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slimwiltaz
10th December 2011, 18:22
yo people i went to change my spark plugs in my vts 52 plate so got my torx driver and undone all the nuts except one which just chewed now its just round any ideas what i can do to get this lose?

Bedford126
10th December 2011, 18:27
Use a sharp screwdriver and make a notch in the head then tap the screwdriver round with a hammer. If that doesn't work use a drill to drill the head off. Then get some mole grips or pliers on the thread that's left with the cover removed.

slimwiltaz
10th December 2011, 18:29
Use a sharp screwdriver and make a notch in the head then tap the screwdriver round with a hammer. If that doesn't work use a drill to drill the head off. Then get some mole grips or pliers on the thread that's left with the cover removed.

ah right i get you will try this tomorrow :)

danny-vts
10th December 2011, 20:14
hammer and screwdriver, i had to do this when i had the saxo