Help please... I stripped the head on an Injector screw!

[WingZr0]

Naaa man it's not that. Sometimes the truth hurts

Sorry WingZr0, we know you meant well

No skin off my teeth

I was hoping you guys would so up with those tips, I saw

hat Grap IT thing on TV couple times and was stoked about that tool.

2 of my splash pan bolt heads broke off and there were already like 3 or 4 bolts

that wasn't under there to begin with so I wonder how many broken bolts are

still in those holes.

Got NOS bolts to replace with but need to get all the old ones out first.

Even had a couple those Injectors Screws try and strip too, but

furtunately got away with only having to apply more

downward preasure and/or use a bigger screw driver to get them out.

At that point all the fuel rail stuff was already out

and the pliers were deffinately on stand by

Super Glue on the other hand I already tried that on something else

(out of desperation) and coming to think of it, it didn't work :bandit:

~Z~

[Cracker Jack]

No skin off my teeth

Super Glue on the other hand I already tried that on something else

(out of desperation) and coming to think of it, it didn't work :bandit:

~Z~

Well, for the heck of it I tried the super glue trick, waste of time that was :stupid:

So My cordless drill is worthless, battery is kaput, so tomorrow I am off to the Sears or Northern Tool to pickup a new drill AND that screw bit set. I will let ya'll know how the set works for me. I noticed the Craftsman set is a 3pc for $20 and the other set is only 2pc, I will see what Northern Tool has and let you all know what happens. Thanks again for all this input! :beard:

[m4xwellmurd3r]

I think the only glue that would work would be a quick set 2 part epoxy. mostly because of how fast it dries, and how hard it dries.

but then you have the hassle of trying to separate the screwdriver from the screw.

[geezer]

If you are going to Sears anyhow, don't discount the advise you got from Kenny P. and also get a bottle of the Craftsman Grip Doctor. Or do like I do and use some coarse valve lapping compound on the tip of the screw driver. Same principal is used, giving you a much better grip on the screw. It could be too late this time, but a little finese should be exercised when you come across a problem screw such as this. Take the extra time to match the screw up with the proper sized screwdriver. I can tell before a screwdriver slips that it is about to. That's when I stop before damaging the screw and assess the situation. I'll use a "screw out" or cut a new slot as a last resort, but the Grip Doctor is a great tip also.

[Cracker Jack]

Vise Grips saved the day! Well, just now, found my smallest pair of vise grips, removed the wire connector from the injector, but the only space to squeeze into was between the intake and fuel rail. Could turn about a 16th of a turn (MAYBE that much, maybe less). Attached is a picture of what is left of the screw, down on the threads there looks to be locktite though, can't imagine that was needed unless PO had to retighten the screw and wanted to use it. Thanks for all your help guys! I WILL still be picking that set up this week, I am sure I will need something like that in the near future while removing these 30yr old screws elseware on the car.

[Cracker Jack]

If you are going to Sears anyhow, don't discount the advise you got from Kenny P. and also get a bottle of the Craftsman Grip Doctor. Or do like I do and use some coarse valve lapping compound on the tip of the screw driver. Same principal is used, giving you a much better grip on the screw. It could be too late this time, but a little finese should be exercised when you come across a problem screw such as this. Take the extra time to match the screw up with the proper sized screwdriver. I can tell before a screwdriver slips that it is about to. That's when I stop before damaging the screw and assess the situation. I'll use a "screw out" or cut a new slot as a last resort, but the Grip Doctor is a great tip also.

Thanks man, I will grab some of that stuff while I am there too. :pirate: