I'm trying to replace the burners in my grill and the screws are all stuck and stripped out. What is the best way to remove a stripped screw?
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Best way to remove a stripped screw?
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Last: 12 yr ago by archangelus2
Use a dremel to cut a big flathead notchm
Definitely rusted and corroded
Try some penetrating oil or WD40. Depending on how stripped the screws are you can:
1. Tap the screwdriver with a hammer to help get the bit to bite better. Use the correct size driver bit.
2. If that fails, slot the screw with a dremel or use an EZ out kit.
1. Tap the screwdriver with a hammer to help get the bit to bite better. Use the correct size driver bit.
2. If that fails, slot the screw with a dremel or use an EZ out kit.
If it's really rusted and stuck, the screw will break very easily. Definitely use a rust cutter first. If it does break, you can probably grab the residual shaft with vice-grips and back it out.
Can you get an angle grinder in there and if so, would the marks in the surrounding area bother you?
ftworthag has the right idea.
Had to get one from Lowes($12) after a screw got stripped and stuck in my rotor for Acura.
Took 5 secs for it to come out. Very handy.
Had to get one from Lowes($12) after a screw got stripped and stuck in my rotor for Acura.
Took 5 secs for it to come out. Very handy.
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[This message has been edited by txlilagg (edited 9/6/2013 2:22p).]
[This message has been edited by txlilagg (edited 9/6/2013 2:22p).]
PB Blaster is really good at freeing up stuck screws/bolts. Just drench your screw in it and leave it for 24 hours, hammer it a couple times to try to break the rust free. You can get it at any auto parts store.
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