Torx screw - stripped head

[Mike Gough]

Hi, anyone any experience of removing a torx screw where the socket has been stripped.

Trying to remove the protection plate over the exhaust, which has 3 torx screws, I stripped the centre one, anyone any suggestions how I can remove the offending screw .... don't ask why I was removing the plate...oh, OK I know it will offend many, but it was for cleaning puposes!!!!

 

[HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED]

Polisher's of the world unite

Hi, anyone any experience of removing a torx screw where the socket has been stripped.

Trying to remove the protection plate over the exhaust, which has 3 torx screws, I stripped the centre one, anyone any suggestions how I can remove the offending screw .... don't ask why I was removing the plate...oh, OK I know it will offend many, but it was for cleaning puposes!!!!

Is the screw countersunk? If not is it possible to put a saw cut across it & use a flat bladed screwdriver to release it.

 

[Mike Gough]

Stripped Torx

Thanks, thought of that, but the reason it stripped was because it was so tight. I used a torx bit with a socket holder and extension wrench....so I don't think I will be able to get the leverage with a screwdriver.

 

[alimey4u2]

With a blowtorch, heat the remaining stud cherry red, allow to cool. Whack it on the end using a center punch (with hammer.) Saw a slot & unscrew with a good fitting screwdriver..... If no joy, reheat...... Alternate spraying with weasel piss ( thread penetrant) sometimes helps too.....

 

[POG]

If it's any help, I have found that Hex, as in allen keys, can move a Torx that has become rounded. It has worked for me before, but you've probably already tried this, right ?

 

[drsylvester]

I'd trying shocking it (i.e. hit it with a hammer) and then force an oversize torx or hex into the rounded head (i.e. hit that with a hammer too). If you have an impact driver that should do the job also.

Good luck!

 

[jungledrums]

You can get a bit that goes into a cordless drill that is just for removing countersunk screws that have striped the head sorry but i cant remember who makes them but have seen them some were.

 

[Pukmeister]

I recently bought a set of JML screw removers from Woolies or somewhere for about £4.99 and expected them to be crap but they work. Could be worth a punt ?? The idea is that they cut into the head of the screw like a drill bit, then grip and undo it. Use in a cordless drill in the reverse direction. If you have exhausted all other means of undoing the Torx screw you have nothing to lose.

http://www.jmldirect.com/product.php?cid=4&pid=6

 

[Daffy]

I had exactly the same problem when fitting my Akrapovic end can, simple answer, use a centre punch to put a dent in the flange of the bolt and then incline the punch to create rotation of the bolt (anti clockwise)

Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

And if that doesn't work heat the bike to a cherry red colour and buy a new one with the insurance payout and shortfall insurance.

 

[ktmmark]

I have some erwin extractors made to do just the job you require, fantastic bit of kit . if anyone local has any (try a local garage ) takes 5 mins

 

[Mike Gough]

Screwed Torx!!

Many thanks for the suggestions guys, plenty of options to try. Isn't it strange how there's always one screw or bolt that just wont budge...the law of sod yet again.

 

[wildbeeste]

In my local car accessory shop saw a freezing spray. It said it shocks and penetrates and eases even rusted bolts.
Another thing to try

 

[alimey4u2]

The trick is to use the differential coefficients of expansion of the dissimilar metals, either with heat or with cryogenics. Tis easier to obtain differentials with heat than with cryogenics as the energy is more "available". However, either will work with in unison with shock &/or lubrication to obtain separation.

 

[Nate]

In my local car accessory shop saw a freezing spray. It said it shocks and penetrates and eases even rusted bolts.
Another thing to try

I was reccomended that as I'm rebuilding a motorcycle and gave it a whirl... Freeze off or something I think its called.. Sounds gimmicky, but its the dogs Danglies

Easy outs are sh1te

I would spray it with penetrating stuff, then hammer an allen key socket in and get a ratchet on it...

cheers

Nate

 

[Mike Gough]

Torx stripped away....

Thanks again Guys, the rotation by hitting the side of the screw at a tangent has worked perfectly. I've now just got to find a replacement fitting probably hexagonal bolt(s) this time. Thanks again for your suggestions one and all.

 

[alimey4u2]

Gnus, Glad it was Easy peasy lemon squeezy!.....