Stripped screw or bolt removal (helpful tip)

[567234ta]

While changing a solenoid in my transmission a torx style bolt stripped out.

To avoid having to drill and tap it out, i cut a slot across the head with my dremel cutting wheel and was able to remove it with a large flat screwdriver.

while this may not work for every situation it is much easier then drilling it out, especially when in tight quarters.

[skeet]

good deal glad ya got it out!!!steady hand and a dremel does wonders!!

[HarleyDave]

I did this on a bed bolt, and it worked well.

[ff_jeff]

Great idea. I have done this before on a Philips screw. Its called fundamentals of making **** work!!! lol

[rubrhammer]

Man you ripped the crap out of that head! It could almost pass for a socket head bolt. Good tip, I'll have use for tha no doubt.
Bob