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z28 justin Sep 13, 2007 07:22 PM

Broken Opti screw
 
So I got a little carried away when putting my cap back on my opti and tightened one a little too much and the head popped off. Now it's stuck in there and I can't get it out. I've tried pliers and cold-weld epoxy but the cold weld didn't hold for crap once i tried to turn it and the pliers couldn't grip enough because it's so small. Anyone have any suggestions like a special pair of pliers to try? As you can see from the pic I can get to it, but it's just hard to grip it well because it's so thin.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...0/100_0983.jpg


Thanks.

The Engineer Sep 13, 2007 08:03 PM

Try using some small vice-grips, then really lock them down on the what’s left of the screw. If that won’t get it out, nothing will. Then it’s new Opti time.

WD

doug1105 Sep 13, 2007 11:58 PM

if you have a dremel, try cutting a slot across the top of the shaft, and then try a flat blade screwdriver on it like it's a screw.


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