Re my last post.

I have ordered a new set of 4 coil packs, but in the meanwhile
I bought one locally to replace what I believe to be the main
culprit.

Now I know why it is playing up, it can't be replaced as the
torx screw holding it in is completely stripped, no doubt it
needed replacement some time ago; but the old owner
stripped the thread and never changed it as the screw can't
be removed.

The torx head is female and the centre is completely rounded,
no room for a dremel to create a slot, so how do I get the
bugger out? Looks like a garage job and money I can ill afford.

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Nitro® gurgled happily, sounding much like they
were saying:

Now I know why it is playing up, it can't be replaced as the torx screw
holding it in is completely stripped, no doubt it needed replacement
some time ago; but the old owner stripped the thread and never changed
it as the screw can't be removed.

The torx head is female and the centre is completely rounded, no room
for a dremel to create a slot, so how do I get the bugger out? Looks
like a garage job and money I can ill afford.

How big's the screw? If it's more than a fairly narrow thread, a LH drill
bit is probably easiest.

Alternatively, drill the head off it, so you can remove the coil pack.
Will that leave enough of a protruding stub to get a pair of mole grips
on?

On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:56:42 -0000, Nitro® wrote:

Re my last post.

I have ordered a new set of 4 coil packs, but in the meanwhile
I bought one locally to replace what I believe to be the main
culprit.

Now I know why it is playing up, it can't be replaced as the
torx screw holding it in is completely stripped, no doubt it needed
replacement some time ago; but the old owner
stripped the thread and never changed it as the screw can't
be removed.

The torx head is female and the centre is completely rounded,
no room for a dremel to create a slot, so how do I get the
bugger out? Looks like a garage job and money I can ill afford.


Well you can try a grabit screw extractor, or drill the top off with
(ideally a letf hand spiral) drill bit & remove the remains with mole
grips.


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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Dormer-HSS...250470609435QQ

You can get them at any decent tool shop, rather than a motor factors.

Nitro® wrote:
Re my last post.

I have ordered a new set of 4 coil packs, but in the meanwhile
I bought one locally to replace what I believe to be the main
culprit.

Now I know why it is playing up, it can't be replaced as the
torx screw holding it in is completely stripped, no doubt it
needed replacement some time ago; but the old owner
stripped the thread and never changed it as the screw can't
be removed.

The torx head is female and the centre is completely rounded,
no room for a dremel to create a slot, so how do I get the
bugger out? Looks like a garage job and money I can ill afford.

As you're replacing the coil is there room to use an...

ANGLE GRINDER??

;o)

Si

"Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot" wrote in message
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Nitro® wrote:
Re my last post.

I have ordered a new set of 4 coil packs, but in the meanwhile
I bought one locally to replace what I believe to be the main
culprit.

Now I know why it is playing up, it can't be replaced as the
torx screw holding it in is completely stripped, no doubt it
needed replacement some time ago; but the old owner
stripped the thread and never changed it as the screw can't
be removed.

The torx head is female and the centre is completely rounded,
no room for a dremel to create a slot, so how do I get the
bugger out? Looks like a garage job and money I can ill afford.

As you're replacing the coil is there room to use an...

ANGLE GRINDER??

;o)

Si


Someone had to say it......!!!!

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"Nitro®" wrote in message
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Re my last post.

I have ordered a new set of 4 coil packs, but in the meanwhile
I bought one locally to replace what I believe to be the main
culprit.

Now I know why it is playing up, it can't be replaced as the
torx screw holding it in is completely stripped, no doubt it needed
replacement some time ago; but the old owner
stripped the thread and never changed it as the screw can't
be removed.

The torx head is female and the centre is completely rounded,
no room for a dremel to create a slot, so how do I get the
bugger out? Looks like a garage job and money I can ill afford.

--
The man who smiles when things go wrong has
thought of someone to blame it on.

Decided to bite the bullet and rang a few garages, all quoted between
£30-50 to remove it but none had a slot until late next week.
I could have splashed out on a decent drill (only have a 12V cordless)
and a screw extractor set, with no guarantee on a result. So I rang
around the local mobile mechanics and have a chap coming in the
morning having quoted £35 for a ten minute job.

I'll let you know how it goes.


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thought of someone to blame it on.

"Nitro®" wrote in message
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Decided to bite the bullet and rang a few garages, all quoted between
£30-50 to remove it but none had a slot until late next week.
I could have splashed out on a decent drill (only have a 12V cordless)
and a screw extractor set, with no guarantee on a result. So I rang
around the local mobile mechanics and have a chap coming in the
morning having quoted £35 for a ten minute job.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Job done, mechanic used a small chisel to put an edge on the
torx screw and gently tapped until their was movement.
He then tapped in an allen key bit on a bar and presto !

He hooked it up to a diagnostic pad thingy and and did a few
things and tested the engine etc, the printout advised that #4
was also not performing as it should.

I have some more coil packs on order so that should be sorted.
Took the car for a spin and touch wood ran sweet as a nut.
Now having seen rather than read how to do it, I feel confident
that I will be able to DIY in the future should the need arise.

Call out cost £35 as quoted on the phone, total time less than
30 minutes, no hassle of hanging around a cold garage and
listening to mechanics draw breath and sigh ' this is gonna
cost ya mate....'

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thought of someone to blame it on.

On Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:14:09 -0000, Nitro® wrote:


"Nitro®" wrote in message
...


Decided to bite the bullet and rang a few garages, all quoted between
£30-50 to remove it but none had a slot until late next week.
I could have splashed out on a decent drill (only have a 12V cordless)
and a screw extractor set, with no guarantee on a result. So I rang
around the local mobile mechanics and have a chap coming in the
morning having quoted £35 for a ten minute job.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Job done, mechanic used a small chisel to put an edge on the
torx screw and gently tapped until their was movement.
He then tapped in an allen key bit on a bar and presto !

He hooked it up to a diagnostic pad thingy and and did a few
things and tested the engine etc, the printout advised that #4
was also not performing as it should.

I have some more coil packs on order so that should be sorted.
Took the car for a spin and touch wood ran sweet as a nut.
Now having seen rather than read how to do it, I feel confident
that I will be able to DIY in the future should the need arise.

Call out cost £35 as quoted on the phone, total time less than
30 minutes, no hassle of hanging around a cold garage and
listening to mechanics draw breath and sigh ' this is gonna
cost ya mate....'


You want to keep that mans phone number :-)


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"Duncan Wood" wrote in message
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You want to keep that mans phone number :-)

Thanks for the vote of confidence lol.

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