CAN'T GET A "LOCKED" SCREW OUT?? (READ THIS TIP)
#16
Tech Champion
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Originally Posted by Dan the Man
I guess just heating the screw makes it expand, so it gets "bite" on the chassis material?
#19
Originally Posted by tbeardmore
Hey Andy --
This was on my RDX.....
This was on my RDX.....
#20
Tech Regular
Those poor little screws just can't take the abuse from big green hands of incredible hulk.
#21
Tech Elite
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My bad screws are on a second hand MSX. the std hex countersuck screws in the underside of the chassis to the bulkheads and suspension blocks, are the problem. So far i got out 3 out of about 15 screws, the rest are now round inside. The hex tool is a great tool, only now starting to show any signs of rounding (after these screws!). Im affraid ive got no choice but to dremel a slot, and the chassis doesnt have a scratch on it!
#23
Todd you stold that tip from me
JK
JK
#25
In some situations you may need to drill the head out until there is nothing left but a shaft. You can then remove any other screws that were holding the two parts together, separate the pieces and have access to the stub of the shaft that remains. It may come out easier with no tension on it. This works well for counter sunk screws from under the chassis going into aluminum.
#26
Go to sears and get a eazyout.
Basically it's a tap but with reverse threads on it.
The idea is that you screw it into your nice rounded out hole (going counter clockwise), and then it grabs hold of the hold side and allows you to back out the screw.
They come with some drill bits too so you can make the hole bigger or deeper if need be.
Real nice for counter sunk screws.
For cap or button head screws, just get some vise grips, and crank them down so they're hard to lock. Then twist.
Basically it's a tap but with reverse threads on it.
The idea is that you screw it into your nice rounded out hole (going counter clockwise), and then it grabs hold of the hold side and allows you to back out the screw.
They come with some drill bits too so you can make the hole bigger or deeper if need be.
Real nice for counter sunk screws.
For cap or button head screws, just get some vise grips, and crank them down so they're hard to lock. Then twist.
#27
Tech Regular
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Here's a tip....... and a real easy one. Saves a lot of work and frustration in the future........
Put oil on the theads of the screw before assembly. Then you'll never have to use a dremel, WD40, or a soldering iron or other heavy-handed techniques to remove galled screws.
And no, they don't come loose any easier either.
Put oil on the theads of the screw before assembly. Then you'll never have to use a dremel, WD40, or a soldering iron or other heavy-handed techniques to remove galled screws.
And no, they don't come loose any easier either.
#29
Originally Posted by dandyspashett
replace all your screws with euro style countersunk torx screws like the Corally ones then you will not have this problem in the first place
#30
your mom