Stripped torx screw

Conchy

I was going to change the coil pack on my car but 2 of the 4 torx screws are stripped. Anyone know the best way to get these out? Would hammering a flat head into it work?

colm_mcm

Stick up a pic of it

Jack the Stripper

Drill off the heads off them, your changing them so if you slip off heads and damage them won't matter. The farmers multi tool the vice grips will thread out the remaining bolt.

Conchy

colm_mcm wrote: »

Stick up a pic of it

Still don't know how to upload pictures so heres an imgur link to them.

Not great pics because its dark, the bit just spins when I put it in.

https://imgur.com/a/gtdYs

magentis

Can you get a mini hacksaw at it and cut a slot in it for a flathead screwdriver?

TherapyBoy

You'd probably get it undone with a hexagonal bit, your local hardware/woodies/halfords or anywhere that sells tools.

Conchy

magentis wrote: »

Can you get a mini hacksaw at it and cut a slot in it for a flathead screwdriver?

I can for the front one but it wouldn't be able to fit in at the back.

TherapyBoy wrote: »

You'd probably get it undone with a hexagonal bit, your local hardware/woodies/halfords or anywhere that sells tools.

I have already tried but it doesn't work.

Would hammering a flat head into it work?

Esel

Conchy wrote: »

I can for the front one but it wouldn't be able to fit in at the back.

Would a hacksaw blade held by a vice grips or pliers allow you to cut a slot?

listermint

Know anyone with a dremel ?

Jack the Stripper

Take the engine out altogether.

Conchy

Esel wrote: »

Would a hacksaw blade held by a vice grips or pliers allow you to cut a slot?

I'll try that tomorrow, thanks for the suggestion.

listermint wrote: »

Know anyone with a dremel ?

Unfortunately not I would imagine it would be the best tool for the job but bit expensive for a one time job and there is none close to me on adverts.

Get an ez out at it , will have it out in a second

CJhaughey

Conchy wrote: »

I'll try that tomorrow, thanks for the suggestion.



Unfortunately not I would imagine it would be the best tool for the job but bit expensive for a one time job and there is none close to me on adverts.

Dremel is not a one time job, you will find uses for it that you never imagined if you buy one.
If you want to try a simple method get a small very sharp cold chisel and use it at an angle on one side hitting it so the screw turns counter clockwise.

biko

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNSxtCbyb6g

fancy pigeon

Have you tried a 12 sided spline key...?

Jack the Stripper

The man in that video is a genius.

Conchy

biko wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNSxtCbyb6g

Yeah I seen that but don't have a dremel, Cletus kindly offered a loan of his but he's too far away.

fancy pigeon wrote: »

Have you tried a 12 sided spline key...?

Never thought of that, will give it a try in the morning. Thanks for the suggestion.

Esel

Hammer and chisel as suggested above. Use a thin-bladed screwdriver if you don't have a chisel.

I bought a ⅜" chisel and ground the edge flat. Great for security bolts too.

You would be surprised how effective the technique is.