In desperate need of some help. I was doing the dreaded timing chains/tensioner and phaser job. I got both valve covers off which was a major chore. Now working on getting the front cover off and trying to remove the power steering pump. The pump looks like a giant block of rust and the 10mm front bolt next to the pulley was seized and now the bolt head is rounded and stripped. Anyone encounter this and is there a fix so that I can finish the job?
The pump is still held into the block and cover by the other bolts and i am now on the fence about going any further. I would hate to have to put it all back together again. This would be day three on this job.

thanks

 

Don't know how you rounded it off, maybe a loose fit 12 point socket?

If it were me, I think I'd try some rust busting penetrating lube and a snug 6 point socket after a good soak period. Don 't destroy the head, but a few taps with a hammer might vibrate it a bit to help the penetrating lube.