Aaarrgh! Crappy torx screw stripped!
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Aaarrgh! Crappy torx screw stripped!
I was trying to take the derby cover off and I used the #27 torx screw like I read here. 4 of the screws, no problem. The 5th one stripped. I tried to use a screw extracter but that just made the head hole bigger.
Any suggestions? Why do they use these crappy aluminum torx screws?
I was thinking of replacing the screws with stainless steel hex-bit screws. Is there any problem with this? The only issue I could think of is if the primary cover is aluminum instead of steel. That could cause the threads to strip, right? Anyone know what the primary cover is made of?
Thanks!
Any suggestions? Why do they use these crappy aluminum torx screws?
I was thinking of replacing the screws with stainless steel hex-bit screws. Is there any problem with this? The only issue I could think of is if the primary cover is aluminum instead of steel. That could cause the threads to strip, right? Anyone know what the primary cover is made of?
Thanks!
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I usuall get a dremel, with a engraver bit. and notch out a flat head screwdriver channel. 9/10 times it works like a champ. Just make the groove nice and deep. Like a pink taco! ha ha. a little a.m. humor for you too.
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Do you know who installed the derby cover last time? Proper torque is important on those softer screws... Stripped two when I first bought mine, after I reinstalled with new screws and proper torque, I have had mine off twice without any slipping. Also, the correct loc tite and a quality torx driver set. Also, for those, I prefer to use a screwdriver style driver as opposed to a ratchet... At least mentally, it allows me to keep the pressure evenly, instead of getting the ratchet angled a little bit, and putting more pressure on one point, instead of 6...
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Wabbit, once you get the screw out chase all the thread's with a thread chaser or tap. Remember when replacing screws (ie stainless) in metal of different type you must use either locktite where required or never seize where required. Dissimilar metals will react with one another and cause corrosion.
Cheers!
Cheers!
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Wabbit, once you get the screw out chase all the thread's with a thread chaser or tap. Remember when replacing screws (ie stainless) in metal of different type you must use either locktite where required or never seize where required. Dissimilar metals will react with one another and cause corrosion.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Bauer4567, the dealership would have done that. This is the first time I've messed with it, trying to take off the primary to send it out for powder coat. The bolts were on there pretty tight, I used a screwdriver type but had to put a wrench on it to get the leverage to loosen the others.
Chiefe, what is a thread chaser? You're saying it is ok to put stainless screws in the primary cover if it is aluminum? I'm not even sure if it is or not.
I know what locktite is, I imagine never seize is something to keep aluminum and steel from reacting together. But if I use never seize, will it allow the bolt to remain tight?
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Oh and by the way Wabbit, even know I'm Canadian and your American thank you for your service. I guess I have military blood (Princess Patricia), January 2010 I lost my my cousin and great buddy in Afghanistan, he was a 20 year veteran and was on his 7th tour. Once again Thank You!
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Oh and by the way Wabbit, even know I'm Canadian and your American thank you for your service. I guess I have military blood (Princess Patricia), January 2010 I lost my my cousin and great buddy in Afghanistan, he was a 20 year veteran and was on his 7th tour. Once again Thank You!
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Ditto That.
Just put a little anti-seize on each one ( they will hold just fine ). I use a torque wrench, a lot of people don't. Your choice.
Good Luck.
Just put a little anti-seize on each one ( they will hold just fine ). I use a torque wrench, a lot of people don't. Your choice.
Good Luck.