worn nut tool??

[topdogg]

hi im looking for the name of a specific tool. it looks like a normal socket but has pins inside of it enabling it to grip any worn nut securely so as to be able to undo it. i need to loosen an alan key bolt which has rounded off and has restricted access. any helps greatly appreciated. thanks TONY

 

[stuartinlancashire]

I beleive that type of socket is called a gator grip.

I have a couple of JML wrenches which are about £7 for the pair at Woolworths, they also supposed to be good for removing rounded nuts (though I've never had chance to try them on any yet),

 

[Stivino]

I would have thought an Allen key bolt would have a round external.

 

[JohnD]

left handed drill

(this is not a joke)

 

[Belle427]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....loc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget

 

[JohnD]

I'd like to see a Gator get a grip on a socket-headed bolt with a rounded socket

 

[topdogg]

I'd like to see a Gator get a grip on a socket-headed bolt with a rounded socket

Hi JohnD....this gator socket is exactly what im looking for what im looking at doin is filing one edge down so that the gator can get a grip

thanks ch427

 

[Robster_1981]

How big is the head of the bolt? it may be possible to get some small pipe grips onto it. That has worked for me a few times, or maybe try getting an allan key that is 1 or 2 sizes too big and hammer it in

 

[^neo^]

VW driveshaft or brake caliper by any chance?!