Stripped Pan Head Screw - Cylinder #6

[flaps10]

I've used probably all of the methods here at some point in my life.

I had to use an extractor to get out one of my lifter carrier bolts (which is also a socket head cap screw) and it worked well. It's not perfect and you need to get a really good bite on your first try or you'll just chew more metal.

If you're on a road trip you don't have an extractor. So...

Jamesp method of using a dremel to put a slot in it will work every time if you can get access with the dremel. In the case of my lifter carrier I likely would have nicked the carrier and that's not a place one accepts collateral damage.

One of my all time sure fire methods to remove a fastener which is FUBAR is the one suggested by derfo. A good punch and a hammer will remove any bolt, any size, anywhere. I learned of the trick 30 years ago in the VW manual for the complete idiot and it flat out works.

A surprising number of times the fastener will still be useable (if you're in a jam. I'm not suggesting an OCD Porsche^tm owner ever reuse a fastener. Strictly mad max here). Like the dremel method, getting a good angle on things.

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by flaps10

I've used probably all of the methods here at some point in my life.
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+ 1 ^^^

most likely you will not have room for the chisel and hammer trick, therefore I would try the dremmel approach...

[gomjo02]

Hi All,

wow, I want to thank you all of you for all your good ideas, I'm waiting for a box of tools called Irwin Industrial Tool 53227 Hex Head Multi-Spline Extractor Set, 25-Piece if this doesn't work my plan B will be as suggested to go with the Dremel.....

I'll keep you all posted.....and thanks again.

[gomjo02]

Thank you all for the good ideas, today I'm waiting for Irwin Industrial Tool 53227 Hex Head Multi-Spline Extractor Set, 25-Piece that I bought from Amazon if this doesn't work I think I'll go for the Dremel.....
I'll keep you all posted on my results.....Thanks again....

[felipemoreno2007]

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