Stripped Screw Head

David · #1 (**permalink**) 01-08-2005, 11:26 PM

One of the screws on the brake fluid reservoir cap is stripped. There are 2 torx head screws holding the cap on and one of them is stripped out. I might be able to use a small flat head screw driver, but if that doesn't work, anyone have any other ideas?

rrocke17 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 12:10 AM

You could drill the head of the screw off without damaging the cap. Remove the cap and thread out what's left of the screw with a pair of dyke cutters.

Good luck.

KeithB · #3 (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 12:29 AM

Hey David... ok..this is what i did when i had that happen. I used a dremel tool with a small grinding bit the width of a flat head screwdriver. I used the grinder to make a screwdriver slot. Before i tried with the screwdriver i used a sharp tipped punch..and with the screw a couple of taps

then used the flat screwdriver.The screw unscrewed. I did of coarse have to but new screws.
Hope this helps :smiliethumbup:

David · #4 (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 12:42 AM

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Originally posted by KeithB@Jan 8 2005, 07:29 PM
Hey David... ok..this is what i did when i had that happen. I used a dremel tool with a small grinding bit the width of a flat head screwdriver. I used the grinder to make a screwdriver slot. Before* i tried with the screwdriver i used a sharp tipped punch..and with* the screw a couple of taps * then used the flat screwdriver.The screw unscrewed. I did of coarse have to but new screws.
* * Hope this helps* :smiliethumbup:
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That is an excellent idea.

anyone got a Dremel with a small grinding bit

TWIZDdirtRIDER · #5 (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 04:01 AM

i got an old one. the switch is shakey...i'll sell it for 5$

it works good tho

satrnfreak · #6 (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 04:53 AM

I have one also, but i sure aint gonna drive it down there.....LOL. If you dont get it off by next meeting i'll bring it there. You could also try tapping a bigger Torx driver in the hole with a hammer, or a similar size allen key/driver. If not, get a match and a gallon of gasoline....

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toofast4uu · #7 (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 05:01 AM

Dave, If you want to bring it over..we'll gt it out..I have a dremel, along with some other back up tools...

PM me, or call me...I'll be home tomorrow afternoon..after 3pm

David · #8 (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 02:05 PM

Guys thanks for the offers

. I do have a Dremel (found it in my work truck) and I am going to give it a try today. If I can not get it, I may take someone up on there offer. Will keep you posted :smiliethumbup:

David · #9 (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 06:23 PM

The dremel worked like a charm. Thanks Keith :smiliethumbup:

dunner1 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 10:16 PM

Dave in the future Sears makes a back out screw kit..
PS i hated them untill I bought the kit...now it's just another tool!!!!