Triumphrat

odowdn4 · 10-21-2009, 01:10 PM

I went to check the fluid levels in the clutch and brake reservoirs the other day. When I tried to unscrew the tops they seemed to be seized tight. I was afraid to try them to much in case I rounded it off.
So any tips for removing these screws.

Cheers,

Niall.

ssevy · 10-21-2009, 03:16 PM

I had the same experience on my Legend. If you haven't rounded them, use a screwdriver that takes bits, and use a hammer to tap the bit down into the screwhead firmly, and then attach the screwdriver and turn. If the heads are already too far gone, here's "Plan B":
If you carefully drill off the screwheads and remove the cover, you can finger turn the rest of the screw out. At least that is what happened in my case. If they are in tighter than that, you could use vise grips to grab the shaft and turn them out. The seizing apparently occurs between the shoulder of the screw and the countersunk recess in the cover. I was tempted to put some kind of lube there when reassembling, but I was afarid it might migrate down into the fluid and cause contamination. Also, I used a left hand drill bit, the thought being that if the screw began to break loose, the bit would simply turn it the rest of the way out. Mine were too seized for that, but I still think it is a pretty good idea. The important thing is to use the right size bit, and proceed very slowly. You don't want to damage the cover.

BigAl8295 · 10-21-2009, 04:26 PM

They have reverse threaded bits at any hardware store that you can use in a screwdriver with changeable bits. You turn the driver left and the bit digs in until it comes loose.

Tbirdnz · 10-21-2009, 07:14 PM

I remember a similar thread, here's what 'Search' turns up:

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Ride on !

BigAl8295 · 10-21-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tbirdnz

I remember a similar thread, here's what 'Search' turns up:

Click here

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Ride on !

Hey look, I was sharing my pearls of wisdom back in June!

Tbirdnz · 10-21-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAl8295

Hey look, I was sharing my pearls of wisdom back in June!

...June 2008 !

...time flies when you're getting seized screws out !

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Ride on !

odowdn4 · 10-22-2009, 10:04 AM

Great thanks lads will do.

born to be mild · 10-23-2009, 04:12 PM

Damn!, I bought a set of easy outs and a tap wrench to do mine and now it seems that theres an easier way by just drilling the screw head off !, my brake res' has the exact same problem as yours Niall ,and Ive tried gingerly clouting it with my impact driver but chickened out after a couple of taps as the res' doesnt look like it would take a lot of hammer. I wasnt looking forward to trying to drill into the screw thread ,so thats great advice, many thanks Sevvy. Im now off to brave the cold of the garage to give it a go.

tbspete · 10-23-2009, 05:23 PM

I normally try grinding paste... I cover the end of the screwdriver in grinding paste so it grips much better, then using a spanner on the screwdriver and lots of pressure it usually comes out. It hasnt failed me yet.

tslewisz · 10-25-2009, 10:54 PM

Are JIS screwdrivers a better fit than Phillips?

Krano AeroKROIL, BTW, is the best penetrating oil ever.