I hate paying $65/hr. for labor I can do myself. I just need some advice. Thanks.
2007-11-27 08:00:06 · 5 answers · asked by Thundercow 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Would help to know what part you are working on.
Many times an impact driver will work.
The only other way I know is to drill them out, then tap the hole bigger for a bigger set screw.
If you can't get a bigger set screw in, try drilling and tapping a new set screw hole.
2007-11-27 08:22:27 · answer #1 · answered by Bert from Brandon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a Drill Bit called "Easy Out" at hardware stores.
Be careful. I've had good and bad luck in some cases.
2007-11-27 08:08:56 · answer #2 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've seen mechanics use special tools to extract stripped screws of any type. I'm not sure what those special tools or are where you can buy them. For really hard to remove screws, I've seen them solder a piece of metal onto the screw and then use a wrench like tool to remove it. $65/hour is quite a bit of money to remove screws. Good luck removing yours!
2007-11-27 08:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by Nebby 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will have to buy two small pieces of specialty equipment and you will also need a drill and some WD-40. Select a drill-bit that is small enough to drill into the center of the set screw and a "tap out" or "easy out" of the same diameter. This item is like a screw, but with a counter-clockwise thread, in other words you screw it in by turning it counter-clockwise--opposite of the direction that screws normally turn. Drill a hole into the set screw (you can start by putting the bit into the middle of the hex). Drill STRAIGHT into the middle of the screw and no deeper than the screw goes. Once there's a hole in the screw, spray it with WD-40. Screw the tap-out into the hole you just drilled (counter-clockwise, remember) starting the screw BY HAND, then continuing to turn it counter-clockwise using a pliers or small wrench. The tap-out will reach the bottom of the drilled hole. Apply smooth pressure to continue turning the tap-out and the set-screw should begin turning along with it. If the set-screw is badly stuck and the tap-out is very thin, you might break the tap-out if you apply too much pressure. Then, it's another trip to the hardware store for a new tap-out.
Good luck. The first time you do it, it will seem a little tricky to put just the right amount of force on it, but if you pay attention to what you're doing, this IS something you can do on your own.
2007-11-27 08:21:52 · answer #4 · answered by anyone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hammer in spline bits or torx bits usually works,even better if you can apply heat to the bolts
2007-11-27 08:08:27 · answer #5 · answered by JOHN K 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋