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Higgo

Active Member

• Mar 16, 2016

• #1

I have a brake light out so I bought a new bulb and set about removing the rear light cluster only to find that two of the four screw heads are ****ed. The screwdriver just spins in them. These are recessed into the light housing so I can't cut a slot into them.

Any bright ideas?

 

Last edited: Mar 16, 2016

wattfield

AKA Dirk Diggler

• Mar 16, 2016

• #2

I haven't tried these myself, but just an idea.. http://www.transtools.co.uk/accesso.../silverline-damaged-screw-remover-set-5-piece

 

wattfield

AKA Dirk Diggler

• Mar 16, 2016

• #3

even cheaper... http://www.gearbest.com/other-tools/pp_216959.html?currency=GBP&gclid=CMnCod31xcsCFdUy0wodVIUJIQ

 

Disco1BFG

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Mar 16, 2016

• #4

wattfield said:

even cheaper... http://www.gearbest.com/other-tools/pp_216959.html?currency=GBP&gclid=CMnCod31xcsCFdUy0wodVIUJIQ

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I had a knackered screw in the number plate light on my D1, and these got it out, no problem. I was actually looking for the wrapper to tell you what they were, as they were a present from my BIL - but couldn't find it!!
Thanks @wattfield for the link !!

 

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Higgo

Active Member

• Mar 16, 2016

• #5

I've had another method recommended which I think I'll try first.
My plan is to drill the head off the screws. Once the head is gone (and the other screws removed) I should just be able to lift the light housing off. Then I can take the remains of the screws out with grips.

If this doesn't work, I'll get some of these screw removers.

Thanks all for the advice so far.

 

Flossie

Well-Known Member

• Mar 17, 2016

• #6

Ohh, careful doing that, if you generate too much heat the lens will melt.
Sharp bit and slowly does it.

 

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iansoady

Active Member

• Mar 17, 2016

• #7

Use a left handed drill bit (turned anticlockwise of course). Quite often as soon as it bites it'll turn the screw out.

They're available from ebay etc and not too expensive.

 

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ruffday

Active Member

• Mar 17, 2016

• #8

I always try a small flat blade screwdriver first as they usually get enough grip to turn the screw.

 

Flossie

Well-Known Member

• Mar 17, 2016

• #9

That's what I like about tratters, just smash the lens orf wit big ommer, new one 99p or summit.

 

wattfield

AKA Dirk Diggler

• Mar 17, 2016

• #10

Flossie said:

That's what I like about tratters, just smash the lens orf wit big ommer, new one 99p or summit.

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I keep a few spare lenses in case a bulb blows

 

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disco me

Active Member

• Mar 18, 2016

• #11

Drop of super glue can help keep screwdriver located and prevent rounding out the heads

 

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Higgo

Active Member

• Mar 19, 2016

• #12

I tried various hex/torx/flat tools (with and without rubber bands). I did get one of the two out but the other one refused to bite so the power tools came out...
I drilled the top off the screw and lifted the lens off and them removed what was left of the screw with grips.