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When I rounded off that first one, I hammered a torx bit into the Allan head to remove it.


Either this or pounding a 12-point socket onto it may help. On my old Mercedes 300D, I was always dealing with stripped allen-head bolts, and this method worked like a charm. After that, take the socket back to Sears for a free replacement!

1988 Isuzu Trooper LS
2.8l Isuzu 4JB1-TC intercooled turbo diesel
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