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| boehm |
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So here's the problem,
I ent to replace the head unit in my EF Fairmont Ghia (premium sound system), I removed the dash plate, and the torx screws have already been stripped! As this is a VERY awkward area, what is the best way to remove these? Don't really care if I destroy them, because I will be replacing them with different screws for future access. Thanks |
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easy, correct sized drill bit and a drill
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| BuNtEr |
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use a flat head Screwdriver , one that is a bit on the big side and use that to turn them.
my mate had the same problem with the ones that hold the head unit in and i used a flat head driver and a pair of multiy grips and it came undone.
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| fiftyone |
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flat head screew driver or use a torx bit a size or two bigger and tap it in
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| sexyr6 |
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get yourself a pair of small pointy nose vise grips these get them out real easy..
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| mr_sperm1 |
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FordFairmont wrote: easy, correct sized drill bit and a drill
+1 for drilling
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| old_mate |
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when it doubt, drill it out
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screw extractors, still require drilling though
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| Happy |
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keep away from drilling if you can - because you still need the thread for the replacement screw .. if you have a dremel you could fashion a flat blade slot and use that to get it out, dremel's are cool!!
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| Krytox |
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Meh, Mole wrench or vice grips.
I've even taken them out with 'yellow' sidchrome electricians pliers. I guess u need a bulgarians strenght!
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| fiftyone |
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or try the less invasive method of trying to tap in and use a slightly larger one.
did they have any luck? i need confirmation on this anacdote!
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| boehm |
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well, after hours of failed 'safe' attempts to remove the screws, I drilled them out.
Worked a treat. |
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