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Old 11-02-10 | 01:43 AM
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VA injector cover screw stripped...what to do?

Trying to pull out the injectors to get them cleaned and after pulling everything apart, I found one screw was stripped. Anyone know how to get that damn thing out?
Old 11-02-10 | 02:57 AM
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dremel and a flat head screw driver or an ez out
Old 11-02-10 | 07:30 AM
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Vice Grips. There is a head still right?
Old 11-02-10 | 08:46 AM
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I'd also start with an impact screwdriver if it isn't too far gone. That's how it should have been removed in the first place to keep from stripping the screw.

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Old 11-02-10 | 09:01 AM
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Vicegrips for the win (this happened to me as well), just make sure you have them super tight.
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Originally Posted by Chudsoncoupe
Vicegrips for the win (this happened to me as well), just make sure you have them super tight.
What did you end up replacing the screw with?
Old 11-02-10 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by DaleClark
I'd also start with an impact screwdriver if it isn't too far gone. That's how it should have been removed in the first place to keep from stripping the screw.

Dale
Agreed. Just remember your dealing with aluminum and don't use a sledge. But it should pop them loose pretty easily.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...2&blockType=G2
Old 11-02-10 | 10:50 AM
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RESOLVED!! I got it with the vicegrips. Now to find the primary injectors...
Old 11-02-10 | 11:13 AM
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What did you end up replacing the screw with?
I just went to the hardware store and bought another, the head was slightly different, but the threads were right.
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yeah I'm going to get it with a bolt rather than a screw
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