help removing screw, what tool to use!??

[zakh]

Hi guys,

Bit of a strange one!

please see:

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...352f695998&CT=M&cat=488&SID=07&SGR=075&SGN=02

OK, item number 38 the screw. i cant seem to remove it! What tool do i use? ive tried an allan key to no avail.

Also what happened was one of the fuel lines going from the fuel distributor to the injector was so bent that when i tried to tighten it, it literally snapped off!

Is it a good idea to replace all four fuel lines?

Many thanks as always for any help!

 

[Shude]

Torx?

 

[zakh]

I think ive tried that Shude!!!

 

[Rose Chap]

Hammer? Harsh language?

 

[Howard]

Is it countersunk or does it stand proud ?

If it is proud , as a last resort, could you lock a pair of mini molegrips onto it and turn it that way ?

 

[Dieselman]

It's probably a splined screw. If you really can't get a bit to fit just hammer another bit in that is a tight fit, even a flat screwdriver will do. The shock of hammering should loosen the thread.

 

[benny]

use dynamite.

Sorry i couldnt be of much help but if it was me i'd be shopping for aload of broken bits befor even asking anyone!

Good luck!

 

[190ian]

If the screw is a star sort of shape it does come out, u can buy the star bit at a motor or DIY shop you mite have to buy it to fit a ratchet tho it is a bit tight.
as for the fuel line get one down the breakers save you a few quid.

 

[zakh]

would it be worth changing all four fuel lines...??? or is there no point in doing that!??

Many thanks!!!

 

[grober]

Impact Screwdriver!

The right bit if possible? or anything that fits tightly as dieselman said, connected to an IMPACT SCREWDRIVER+ 5lb hammer! the tool beloved of motorcycle mechanics everywhere.

 

[Subyland]

Tamper proof Torx??

 

[GRAV888]

Where abouts are you?
I have a complete set of torx, splines, security tork and other weird shaped bits.

 

[zakh]

im in north london! thing is i cant even take the car to the garage because one of the fuel lines is snapped off! so i desperately need to remove these troublesome screws! any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[GRAV888]

I would be willing to send you the small set I have (has loads of bits in) by post for you to borrow.
Either that, or I have a London delivery tomorrow at 8am (Mandela way off the Old Kent Road) if you could get there.
You could buy it if you wanted to as I have 2 of these sets. There are 100 bits in there and was £20. One set is new.

 

[zakh]

Hi Grav, thankyou for the most generous offer...as you know i cant get there because my car is not working right now! but if you could post them to us, hopefully one will work then i shall post them back to you either way!
many thanks!!!

 

[GRAV888]

OK. No prob. PM me your details
You will need a ratchet and a small socket to go on the end of the bits or the bit adaptor though. (A small spanner sometimes works just as well)

 

[zakh]

Pm Sent!

 

[tonycocacola]

.
as for the fuel line get one down the breakers save you a few quid.

is saving a few quid worth risking your life for?
when replacing fuel lines always use new pipe or hose.
thats what i do anyway.

 

[zakh]

your right there, hence why i have ordered 4 new fuel lines from the stealer...

 

[GRAV888]

Sorry, missed postman yesterday, but they are with them now.
You should get the set tomorrow.