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Sept 19, 2004 15:47:15 GMT
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... those reverse tap screw thingies?
I've got a phillips head that rounded off and need to get it out. I've bought a screw removal tool kit thingy, but can't work it out :cry:
Whats worse, the screw I'm trying to remove is right under the dash and i've not got a locking bar short enough to get at it properly.
The one I've been trying to use is appx the same size as the thread of the screw - but try as I might, I can't get it to bite much - and when I do, the bar reaches the extent of its movement into the bulkhead :cry:
All this to replace a fecking relay...
Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated :thumbs:
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SkoCan
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Sept 19, 2004 17:45:24 GMT
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Checking my UK/Canadian dictionary...
Can't find "reverse tap screw thingie"
Could you describe the tool?
Since I'm all thumbs most of the time I've had some experience with things stripping, rounding off and breaking in bad locations. Maybe I can help.
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Sept 19, 2004 18:19:21 GMT
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well, you need to drill down the centre of the damaged screw, then taking whichever extractor is suitable. Then screw that in normally, and then i always give them a tap with a hammer. then in theory you unscrew it as you would of the damaged screw... however they arent very good  |
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I'm dressed in black again until someone invents a darker colour.
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Arggh! How do you use...BenzBoy
@benzboy
Club Retro Rides Member 7
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Sept 19, 2004 18:30:48 GMT
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I've never used one - if I have a stuck screw / bolt I either drill it all out (if it's a small one) and re-tap the hole in the next size up, or grind the head off it to remove the part then get pliers on the stump.
Another method I've used is with an impact driver. They seem to do the trick. And if the head is all mashed up I use a Dremel or saw to put a groove in the top and use a large flat blade attachment on the impact driver. Give it a few smacks with a big hammer (and usually my thumb as well!), and off it comes!
I sympathise with you - just one pissy little screw holds up an entire afternoons work! That's when I reach for the angle grinder - vent my frustration!!!
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Sept 19, 2004 22:04:51 GMT
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if it wasn't the screw right at the back of the relay plate in between the acc. arm, bulkhead and wiring loom, I'd have had it off hours ago!
The other one came out fine - this curse word don't want to move... and the only bit of metal it goes thru is the bracket itself... on the other side of that just the sound deadening.... little curse word
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