Stripped belt tensioner bolt ?

[Patrick McGrinder]

Replacing water pump and was trying to remove belt tensioner but the bolt was already stripped. Tried using socket extractor with no luck and heat & wd40. I watched some videos and to loosen is counter clockwise is this correct? Any ideas on how to remove bolt ? Thanks

 

[KJowner]

CRD? The pulleys are left hand thread so rotate in the opposite direction to undo them.

 

[Patrick McGrinder]

Thanks for your reply, CRD ? I attached a photo, thanks again !

 

[DadOSix]

Thanks for your reply, CRD ? I attached a photo, thanks again !

Crd - kjowner is asking if your jeep is a diesel.

 

[DadOSix]

Thanks for your reply, CRD ? I attached a photo, thanks again !

Crd. Common rail diesel.

 

[Patrick McGrinder]

No

 

[DadOSix]

What size head was that before you started working at it?

I am thinking

A - use a 6 point socket instead of a 12 point
B - next nearest size down in metric or SAE
C - impact socket, if it will fit in there is a heavier, sturdier choice.

I am guessing that it is 15mm head.