Q: Unable to remove starter bolts...jb welded.

asked by on February 13, 2018

I am unable to remove the lower starter bolt Previous replacement they use JB Weld on the bolt Have tried torching freezing and three different Extractor socket sets and wrenches Have also attempted to drill out drill through with no success. Any suggestions would be wonderful. Vehicle suffers from mega rust

My car has 1900000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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