removing screws with stripped heads

rxm6 · 07-11-2008, 12:17 AM

Hi all, trying to remove the screws for the injector hats. They are so corroded and set on there that I started to strip the heads. I thought about drilling them out but I'm afraid of screwing up the threads, especially with such a tiny screw. Anything else you guys can recommend to get them out? Thanks

*ae01maxine* · 07-11-2008, 01:36 AM

How about a Screw extractor? I know you said you don't want to drill, but the extractor wont mess up the threads..

antti · 07-16-2008, 03:08 AM

I took mine out with pliers.

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Grimsta · 07-16-2008, 10:15 PM

Screw extractor could just strip it out more. The above method with pliers or VISE GRIPS works every time.

OhOhMax · 07-25-2008, 10:51 PM

I always end up using some type of chisel and a hammer to tap them out, always works great for me.

!PrjctMax! · 07-26-2008, 12:09 AM

Dremel a groove into it so you could use a flat-head to remove it or use vise-grips

highpressure · 08-05-2008, 03:18 PM

drill a slightly smaller diameter hole in the center then glue another screw into that hole then try unscrewing the second one... i dono i would't try 3 if it gets to that point :P