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HELP - Threaded Torx Screws

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    HELP - Threaded Torx Screws

    anyone know how to get torx screws out once they have cross-threaded and become stuck. mine just keeps spinning around.

    all hints, tips and advice are greatly appreciated as i really need to get these screws out so i can changes badges and grille stripe...

    many thanks!
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    If it's just the head of the tox bit you can dremel a slot into it then use a flat head screw driver (which is what I did when one of mine was screwed). Just need to track down a replacement bolt for afterwards

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    • #3
      unfortunately it isnt just the head aaron...

      the whole screw just keeps turning... might have to drill it out...

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        Can you access it from the other side to tack weld?
        Can you get a screw driver under the head of the screw to lever up as you undo?
        Can you drill it out?

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          Originally posted by DonJuan View Post
          unfortunately it isnt just the head aaron...

          the whole screw just keeps turning... might have to drill it out...
          It will still turn when you will try to drill into it. I would attack it with the dremel.
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          • #6
            Originally posted by ozgti View Post
            Can you access it from the other side to tack weld?
            Can you get a screw driver under the head of the screw to lever up as you undo?
            Can you drill it out?
            Will try but it's the screw under the honeycomb grille just under the number plate... Tight...

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            • #7
              I would say go with the leveraging idea (screwdriver under the head)


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              • #8
                Undo the other three screws and pull on the front panel as you're unscrewing to pull the head? Probably need two people
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                • #9
                  thanks guys, you all know what i'll be doing this weekend.

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                  • #10
                    ok guys... update time.

                    my wife and i had a go at taking off the grille again, we tried multiple different ways to get the bloody screw out... frustrating as all hell. Then we tried to take off the 'gti' badge which was bloody impossible to do without breaking it. hence, it's still on the grille.

                    so, long story short, the screw won't come out and i cant change my 'gti' badge. i'm going to buy some spare screws and drill the damn thing out this weekend.

                    any other non destructive suggestions appreciated.

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