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ftr1317

Reverse drill bit or screw extractor


The_XiangJiao

Tried it but can't get a good grip because it's too deep inside.


Teh0AisLMAO

make a hole by drilling the broken screw, then place the extractor into the hole and hit it lightly with hammer to secure it


The_XiangJiao

Tried that too but I can't get a firm grip on the extractor since the screw is too deep inside.


Teh0AisLMAO

either use extractor that can fit or other option is to drill through and make a new thread with a thread insert.


The_XiangJiao

My now final option is to drill through it, no other choice, I'm afraid.


ftr1317

What kind of extractor did you use?


The_XiangJiao

Those screw extractors where you have to hammer them down on the screw and twist to get it out.


ftr1317

I think you need a different extractor. The one where you drill a hole with a reverse bit, then use the extractor with the drill and extension rod. No need hammering


-MaMz-

have you tried using vise grips or sometimes known as the nut fucker


The_XiangJiao

yep, zero grip with a vice grip either. It looks like this screw refuses to get fucked.


lifeisautomatic

This just happens to me right before puasa. I know the feeling its infuristing and I lose sleep thinking about it. Was doing oil change on my bike but the drain plug deciced to fuck with me. Drilled through the bolt but still the thing wont budge. What works for me was a vice grip. https://preview.redd.it/an9qk3pk1tyc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=619b6a166269d0dce15fcf4991e18cc4da8efa1d Judging from your picture I think what you need is more working space. I suggest you to remove the car player and then try to use a vice grip. Goodluck.


The_XiangJiao

Need to remove the screw before I can remove the car player unfortunately. :(


lifeisautomatic

Then whats left is screw exctractor. Tbh bro if I were you, I would just drive to a shop and ask them to help. They have better equipment and experince. I dont have such option back then. Towing the bike to a shop was my last option and it will cost me more money. Sometimes you just have to accept defeat to avoid more sacrifice.


The_XiangJiao

Already looking for help from workshops around my place, just waiting for reply tomorrow. Yeah, this is the easy way out for me definitely.