Another stripped screw, but not your typical “how do I get this out” post

[davkhow]

So I stripped a screw on my Kraton 6S trying to get the center diff out.

My plan is to dremel a slot, but since it’s recessed in plastic, I’ll have to cut some of that as well. So my question is which orientation should I make the cut to retain as much structural integrity as possible?

 

[gotnitro]

First try a standard key. They are a tad larger than metric. Might be enough to grab.

 

[Moonstonemike]

Or try hammering a torq bit on.( One you don't mind getting damaged). Usually works surprisingly well.
But if I have to choose. I would cut right between green and yellow.

 

[davkhow]

First try a standard key. They are a tad larger than metric. Might be enough to grab.

Good idea. I just tried it, but no luck. 5/64 was close but still rounded out and 3/32 was too big

Or try hammering a torq bit on.( One you don't mind getting damaged). Usually works surprisingly well.
But if I have to choose. I would cut right between green and yellow.

Awesome, this worked enough to get it started so I won’t need to cut the plastic much if at all.

I can’t get it passed this but it’s not as recessed anymore. Thanks!

Edit: no dremel needed. Got it fully removed with the torx bit hammered into it and applying downward pressure on the screw head while slowly turning it.

 

[Johnny b]

Good idea. I just tried it, but no luck. 5/64 was close but still rounded out and 3/32 was too big

Awesome, this worked enough to get it started so I won’t need to cut the plastic much if at all.

I can’t get it passed this but it’s not as recessed anymore. Thanks!

Edit: no dremel needed. Got it fully removed with the torx bit hammered into it and applying downward pressure on the screw head while slowly turning it.

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Great! Now don't be like me and reuse that screw.

 

[Tex Koder]

Good idea. I just tried it, but no luck. 5/64 was close but still rounded out and 3/32 was too big

Awesome, this worked enough to get it started so I won’t need to cut the plastic much if at all.

I can’t get it passed this but it’s not as recessed anymore. Thanks!

Edit: no dremel needed. Got it fully removed with the torx bit hammered into it and applying downward pressure on the screw head while slowly turning it.

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Make sure you use M3 Cap screws as replacements.

Also, you might also want to replace the motor mount assembly with the updated unit..

$9.00 for the whole assembly at JennysRC.com

Keep it bookmarked for all your OEM parts needs.

 

[Bustedaw11]

Or as an option next time-

Drill the head with a drill the same size or just over the thread size. Pop the head off then use pliers to turn it out once your parts are separated.

 

[davkhow]

Great! Now don't be like me and reuse that screw.

The thought did cross my mind, lol

Make sure you use M3 Cap screws as replacements.

Also, you might also want to replace the motor mount assembly with the updated unit..
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$9.00 for the whole assembly at JennysRC.com

Keep it bookmarked for all your OEM parts needs.

Just ordered this and a new screw set, lol

Thanks

 

[cmoney]

Good idea. I just tried it, but no luck. 5/64 was close but still rounded out and 3/32 was too big

Awesome, this worked enough to get it started so I won’t need to cut the plastic much if at all.

I can’t get it passed this but it’s not as recessed anymore. Thanks!

Edit: no dremel needed. Got it fully removed with the torx bit hammered into it and applying downward pressure on the screw head while slowly turning it.

View attachment 311768

Torx usually works like a dream !!! It’s surprised me a few times!

Great! Now don't be like me and reuse that screw.

I have done this.. on both sliding motor mount screws. Stripped the heads badly, extracted with torx, and ended up using them for a while because the torx was implanted into the cheap malleable aluminum, and they had plenty of torx grip

 

[Hector_Fisher]

We've covered just about every removal method here. We'll done Almost feel like this should be a sticky.

 

[Daywalker_27]

I’ve added a aluminum center diff cover for my Kraton 6S, something else you may wanna consider