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Oct 7, 2007 | 05:02 PM

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drdiesel1

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Maybe we need to use some antiseize compound on them. T
How do you spell antisieze anyway?

What`s needed is a high quality torq`s bit. The K-Mart tools cause bigger problems than they are worth.
I use Snap-On tools (because I was a tech for 30 years) and never have problems with removing fastener like this. It`s when the cheap tool rounds off and damages the bolt that all the problems start..

Oct 7, 2007 | 05:03 PM

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Tip: If you don't have an impact driver.... before attempting toundo the screws, give each one a hard tap with a small pin punch, then use a decent quality T27 Torx driver. Works for me !

Oct 7, 2007 | 07:01 PM

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Mission acomplished, it wasn't pretty but I finally got it off.

Oct 7, 2007 | 07:30 PM

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Well lets here it. What method worked. Did you destroy the cover/primary or just figure out how to do it without canabulism...........

Pics would be better than a narrator IMHO.......

Oct 7, 2007 | 07:35 PM

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I drilled the screw a bit and then jammed an ez out in there and was finally able to turn it out with some ancient tool my dad had, I was really starting to stress over it.

Oct 7, 2007 | 10:12 PM

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drdiesel1

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Thanks Hannibal....

J/K...Glad you got it handled.

Oct 7, 2007 | 11:01 PM

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T27 tork bit.
Try using a screwdriver type driver handle. Rap it a couple times with a hammer as you twist to unscrew. Helps break the "set" of the screw from the hot / cold cycles.
You might try doing the same thing with a tight fitting allen wrench (you already stripped it). soetimes it will re-bite just enough to loosen it.
If not you will need to drill out center of screw and use an easy out extractor.

Oct 8, 2007 | 07:55 AM

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when you go to put it all back together, use a bit of anti sieze on the bolts. and don't just use your calibrated elbow to tighten them back up. use a torque wrench, next time, you'll be glad you did.