1998 V70AWD Striped Torx screw

Post by **flyingswede** » 12 May 2014, 19:12

Removing Timing Belt I striped the Torx screw on tensioner. Any ideas. Thanks in advance.

Post by **kahl** » 12 May 2014, 20:01

If you can get to the bolt with a 90 degree drill and a screw extractor you can get the screw out.

Post by **JDS60R** » 12 May 2014, 22:11

This has happened to many and you are probably concerned with the limited space between the head of the bolt and the frame/apron of the car.

You can use a sharp cold chisel to first bite into the bolt and then angle and tap to remove. Other ways include a dremel bit to cut the sides straight and then use a vice grip or a wrench to remove.

I have a small impact hammer that I use with a sharpened head that works like a power cold chisel. I prefer the thousands of little impacts as it gets them off quickly.

I can't remember if you have enough room to grind the head off and then slip the tensioner off but you can measure and see.

Dirk1966 · Post by **Dirk1966** » 12 May 2014, 22:21

I have used this tool in the past for rounded bolts and screws

Bolt-Grip Bolt Extractor

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Irwin-394001-5p ... ls&vxp=mtr

Post by **cn90** » 13 May 2014, 07:27

Or use an Angle Grinder with diamond blade ($20) at Menards hardware store and grind the head of the bolt off.
Wear goggles!

Post by **xHeart** » 13 May 2014, 09:26

cn90 wrote:Or use an Angle Grinder with diamond blade ($20) at Menards hardware store and grind the head of the bolt off.
Wear goggles!

The torque on the screw is merely 25Nm.
The aux belt tensioner pulley is synthetic, plastic like.