Fan Slipping

[stubarny]

Hello everyone,

I have a slipping fanbelt and so went to tighten the relevent bolt but... the bolt head is totally burred over! I can't even remove it and replace it with a new one!

Does anyone have any suggestions for getting the blighter off?!

Thanks!

Stu

p.s. the car is a 98/R Avensis GLS

[lasthope]

i had same prob but my car is vvt-i 1.8 petrol year 2000,,it was down to this part

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-AVENSIS-CELICA-COROLLA-MR-2-FAN-BELT-TENSIONER-/290471348810?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43a1710a4a

the damper thing on back was stuck mate stick it in a vice,,to free it,,,

[gazza1286]

These have worked for me:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Irwin-Bolt-Nut-Extractor-Remover-Set-8-10-13-19mm-11-16-/140716933756?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item20c362027c#ht_500wt_1180

There are two sets (I think) which cover a variety of nut sizes.

[Konrad C]

Toolstation sell a nutsplitter kit for £5.56p. That way you can replace the dodgy bolt.