Hello,
I am new to this forum, and am in need of help.
I have a 00 Bonn ssei. The idler puller seized and needs replacing. i have read the the threads regarding this and am ok. I have a mechanic friend helping me on this. I believe he turned the bolt the wrong way and overtightened the bolt. He cant get it out. i need any ideas that you may have on this. I told him it was reverse threads!

Is that the torx bolts? If you can't get a bit in you may have to drill it out and use a reverse thread easy out.

Thanks Dan, I appreciate it. I have seen your responses on other threads. I will have him try this.

You may have to take the whole tensioner assembly off to work on it.

The bolt came right out when he turnedit the right way. thanks for the help

That'* good. I've found bolts generally come out better when turned the correct way.

what ismost amazing is I told themechanic he is a friend of my wifes. He wouldnt listen!!!