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Stripped screw

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blue302stang

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I was going to take the intake plate off of my stock intake and got 3 of the screws out fine, but the one i didn't get out now has a stripped head. I was wondering if there was a way to get the screw out?
 

HISSIN50

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You could try one of those screw extractors (stripped torx heads arent unlike phillips heads) or cut a slit into the head and use an impact driver with a straight (screwdriver) head to remove the fastener. Hit the fastener with PB for a bit before trying to remove it.

Good luck.
 

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Or drill the top of the screw off very carefully and then lift the plaque up over the remaining portion (stud now I suppose)

I don't know where replacements can be purchased from though
 
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I was considering using one of the screw extractors, but didn't know how well they worked. I already have screws to replace it. Since the screw is set down in the plague it makes it hard to slot it or cut the head off
 

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screw extractors would likley be your best bet
 
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