A stripped bolt is kind of a metaphor for a lot of wrenching projects out there. It’s supposed to work one way as part of a simple task, but instead, it turns into an hours-long nightmare that leaves ...

I ran into a problem while doing a top-end rebuild of the stock 350 Chevy small-block in my 1974 El Camino. I discovered while trying to reinstall a new factory-style balancer bolt and -inch-thick ...

When a bolt or screw breaks off it leaves the hot rodder feeling befuddled and without hope. But take heart—Summit Racing Equipment, Harbor Freight, and Dave Akard of Burbank Speed are here to help ...

Stripped bolt holes don’t always mean the part is ruined. This video explains reliable repair methods used in workshops to restore strength and alignment. Which fix works best for long-term durability ...

I’ve got a 4-cylinder 2007 Honda Accord with an over-torqued oil drain plug bolt that I can’t get out. The bolt is not rounded but the threads appear to be stripped as I cannot back the bolt out. I ...