engine cover torx

[davejm123]

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was trying to adjust my plenum today (following my inlet fitted thread...!) and the last f*&king torx screw has been screw'd in soooo tight. ive threaded the inside trying to undo it, ive tried everything bar drilling it out to move it. any adivce?

oh and has anyone got a spare one going? its the back right

 

[G_F]

Try hammer a really sharp, thin file and twist, otherwise drill and reverse theads it is

 

[S22 JGS]

oops

 

[ChrisR]

2 of mine are buggered like this too, got a new set of 4 on the way lol.

 

[fUbAr]

leave the cover off... its easier for everyone

 

[Fred@BTM]

drill the centre of the head and then remove the remaining thread with a pair of molegrips

 

[Jamesl172]

Had the same problem,just got a screwdriver that fitted it then gave it a couple of taps with a hammer and that loosened them up - just bought some bolts to go in there instead, easier to screw/unscrew!

 

[davejm123]

yea i'm going to leave it off i think!! i had a go at hammering a sharp screwdriver i had but no luck. i might have a go with the molegrips, otherwise its scary drill time!

cheers

 

[MRBILLYUK]

How do ya know you've threaded it if you can't get it out ? If its just tight , try gettting the engine hot , i've seen somebody mention on here they couldn't get theirs out until the engine was hot . Always worth a try . Failing that drill and use a stud extractor .

 

[Fred@BTM]

he means he's ripped the torx head up

 

[MRBILLYUK]

^^^ Oh i see . Thought he'd threaded it !

 

[davejm123]

sorry i didnt mean threaded it, i ment worn the inside away if you get that? i tried it cold, which was when the torx bit first slipped so i tried it hot and it still didnt budge so i kept trying in hope, but it just kept slipping until there was no head thread (if thats the right name) left!!

 

[davejm123]

lol yes fred thats what i ment, oops!