Rear diff bolts problems

[stereo.heart]

Tried pulling the rear diff on my Honda foreman last weekend and ran straight into trouble, a couple of the bolts were stripped bad and I couldn't tell if it was over torqued or just old and seized and the socket wont bite because they too rounded, I dont wanna drill anything for now because I dont think I really know what I'm supposed to do here, so 'm asking for assistance here
TIA

 

[Andrew110]

Yeah, if the bolts are too rounded, try using a bolt extractor socket or hammering on a slightly smaller socket, heat and penetrating oil can help too

 

[BulkySchedule222]

Try soaking the bolts with penetrating oil and give it time to work. Then use a bolt extractor or tap in a slightly larger Torx bit to get some grip. Freezing sprays can also help break rust bonds.

 

[Savingplanetearth]

Hate to disappoint you, but you'll need to pull some tricks out of a hat to get them out if they're stripped. You can try to blowtorch them or you can drill or you can start praying. There's no easy way to take them out, especially if they're practically round.

 

[hondapow3rshift]

Another option is to use a left-hand drill bit, which can help reverse the threads and pull out the bolts. Just be careful and take your time to prevent causing any additional damage.