Removing Ignition Barrel Holder

[R.3.2.G.T.R]

im currently trying to replace the ignition barrel which is fixed to steering rod via a bolt however bolt head is completely smooth dome.. wot can i do?

Edited January 12, 2008 by BWRGTR

[Sick_R31]

Get a drill, 8mm or 10mm i think work and drill the head off the bolt. The reason that bolt doesn't have a head on it is cause it was snapped off from factory. A brand new bolt like that will have a head on it but when a certain torque is applied it breaks off.

[R.3.2.G.T.R]

not sure if there is enuf space to get a drill in there.. was thinking perhaps a hacksaw blade or pointed punch w/ hammer.. anyone else have other ideas

[blind_elk]

Use a cold chisel to punch a slot on the head, so you can then use a screwdriver to undo the bolt.

[Duncan]

haha we just did it with sick_r31s method, only just thought about the fact it had no dash or windscreen in - that kind of frees up the space there.

[R.3.2.G.T.R]

thanks for the help guys, ended up being 30min job replacing it.. tried drilling but bit cramped for space n drill did crap all.. so used a hammer just tapped it on both ends a little and with a screwdriver was able to undo bolts by scrapping the bolt head.. cheers

[wrxhoon]

The easiest way to undo them, get a centre punch, put a punch on the top ( one side) of the bolt t5hen hammer it inticlock until it comes loose . You then undo it with your finger, when you have the bolts out take the hacksaw and cut a straight slot then you can re-use them with a flat screwdriver.