Valve cover screw problem

[Kangae]

Hello, I tried searching a little bit for this but just found things about oil leaks. Anyway, my problem is that every time I try to remove one of these, it strips real quick. I was just wondering what the proper method for removing these is. I'm just using a phillips head screwdriver, normal sized, and only using normal hand power, but they strip with ease.

Im in the process of buying some replacments for these screws, because I really dont like them. But I still need to get them out first.

 

[mk3 for life!]

impact driver with a large phillips bit works wonders

 

[jetjock]

If you haven't buggered them completely up yet try dipping the tip of the screwdriver in coarse valve lapping compound. Used to work really well but I haven't done it in a while...not since I got screwdrivers with diamond dusted tips. Not cheap but worth every penny

 

[Clip]

also a product called strip-out at hardware stores. pretty much like valve lapping compound, just a gritty gray toothpaste

 

[Kangae]

Hmm thanks, I'll try that valve lapping compund out.

 

[jetjock]

Try it. If that fails drill the heads and remove whats left with vise grips after pulling the covers.

 

[7Mboost]

After you get them out, upgrade to some bolts.

 

[ABQMK2]

http://www.ronhazelton.com/tips/Grabit_Screw_Removal_System.htm

http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-a-Stripped-Screw

maybe these can help

 

[Clip]

After you get them out, upgrade to some bolts.

just make sure you follow the torque specs in in/lbs.

bolts sometimes encourage people to tighten the shit out of things.