whats the best way NOT to strip a bolt/screw?

MarKG · 06-13-2008, 09:53 PM

Anyone? please

wr250f95 · 06-13-2008, 10:29 PM

knowing when to stop.

Th3-di3ing-br33d · 06-13-2008, 11:23 PM

when you think it needs to be tighter, dont do it

gscx · 06-14-2008, 02:01 AM

well sometimes there is really no choice when you have something that is siezed up or rusted god awful like. but this can be prevented, first when you put a bolt on that wont be taken of for a while and it is in a wet spot on your bike, underneath it for example put some grease on the threads so it wont rust. also pit some anti seize on it if it is steel going to aluminum so it wont seize. threadlocker also keeps it from seizing a little. but mainly use a torque wrench so you know when it is tight enough, i wish i had one. but if a phillips head screw strips out you can cut a slot in it with a dremel tool. you can do this with just about any bolt. to get enough leverage on the scewdriver get one that has a square shaft and then find the longest wrench you can find to get enough torque on it

tjscott2012 · 06-14-2008, 03:04 AM

also, when it comes to removing, if its metric, use a metric wrench, if its standard, use a standard, and always use the right size! many times before i bought my metric sockets i stripped bolts out because the socket was too big. if you dont have the right size, either buy it or use a cresent wrench

turtlemann14 · 06-14-2008, 02:21 PM

i find that for the Phillips and slot headed screws a chisel knocking on the out side or it in the direction that it need to turn works nicely

and before you try to loosen a blot tap on it a little (helps free it)

robonfire · 06-14-2008, 03:51 PM

Heat up and put cold water on it a few times heat expandes it and then the shock of cold water frees it it may take few goes. then use copper grease when u put back together.

mistermxer · 06-15-2008, 12:20 AM

give the bolt head a short sharp thump with a hammer, can also help to losen things. but don't keep doing it, or u might actually do more harm the good. LOL.

turtlemann14 · 06-15-2008, 01:25 AM

i've never heard of copper grease.... auto parts store?

robonfire · 06-15-2008, 04:52 PM

copper grease is what its called in the uk its grease with copper in it the copper stops things welding them selfs together especially aluminium.

06-13-2008, 09:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
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06-13-2008, 10:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
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06-13-2008, 11:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
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06-14-2008, 02:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
gscx Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bridgeville DE Posts: 2,199	well sometimes there is really no choice when you have something that is siezed up or rusted god awful like. but this can be prevented, first when you put a bolt on that wont be taken of for a while and it is in a wet spot on your bike, underneath it for example put some grease on the threads so it wont rust. also pit some anti seize on it if it is steel going to aluminum so it wont seize. threadlocker also keeps it from seizing a little. but mainly use a torque wrench so you know when it is tight enough, i wish i had one. but if a phillips head screw strips out you can cut a slot in it with a dremel tool. you can do this with just about any bolt. to get enough leverage on the scewdriver get one that has a square shaft and then find the longest wrench you can find to get enough torque on it __________________ Sold

06-14-2008, 03:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,636	also, when it comes to removing, if its metric, use a metric wrench, if its standard, use a standard, and always use the right size! many times before i bought my metric sockets i stripped bolts out because the socket was too big. if you dont have the right size, either buy it or use a cresent wrench __________________ check it out... http://springfield.craigslist.org/mcy/915523607.html

06-14-2008, 02:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3,950	i find that for the Phillips and slot headed screws a chisel knocking on the out side or it in the direction that it need to turn works nicely and before you try to loosen a blot tap on it a little (helps free it) __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Yamaha 1982 xj550 under bike lights Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

06-14-2008, 03:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
robonfire C Rider Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 33	Heat up and put cold water on it a few times heat expandes it and then the shock of cold water frees it it may take few goes. then use copper grease when u put back together.

06-15-2008, 12:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
mistermxer C Rider Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NSW australia. Posts: 18	give the bolt head a short sharp thump with a hammer, can also help to losen things. but don't keep doing it, or u might actually do more harm the good. LOL.

06-15-2008, 01:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3,950	i've never heard of copper grease.... auto parts store? __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Yamaha 1982 xj550 under bike lights Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

06-15-2008, 04:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
robonfire C Rider Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 33	copper grease is what its called in the uk its grease with copper in it the copper stops things welding them selfs together especially aluminium.

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