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kanujunkie · March 11, 2005, 12:44

got a bit of a prob, i'm trying to get to the ECU to fit a unichip and the first security torx screw i tried has just rounded off, any idea's on how to get it off now?

Anonymous · March 11, 2005, 12:45

dremel the head off the security screw?

kanujunkie · March 11, 2005, 12:46

problem no.1 - no dremel!! s:roll: :roll: s:roll:

GSB · March 11, 2005, 12:58

Remove the other screw. Being sure not to round it off by forcing the bit in there whilst turning it. Its the 27 size you need by the way.

Once the screw is out, apply a bit of torque to the other screw with your torx drive, whilst turning the plate around the screw. It should have a few degrees of movement available, and it should be all you need to get it started.

kanujunkie · March 11, 2005, 13:33

oh well thats done it, the other ones just gone and yes i definatley had a no.27 bit, i think some gorilla must have put them in with superglue

bugger, bugger, bugger s:evil: :evil: s:evil: bloody cra**y things

i'm really in need of help now s:? :? s:?

GSB · March 11, 2005, 13:36

What you need is a dremel.

You can then use it to cut a slot into the head and remove it with a flat bladed screwdriver. Once thats done you can replace the screws with something a little more convienient.

kanujunkie · March 11, 2005, 13:37

doh!! s:roll: :roll: s:roll:

Anonymous · March 11, 2005, 13:43

Bummer. And FWIW I've not got a dremel either...... but, if I had to go buy one (like it sounds like you'll be doing), I'd be quite happy, 'cause I'm sure you'll find lots of uses for it.

kanujunkie · March 11, 2005, 13:51

yeah i'd better find enough uses for it, it's going to cost enough s:(

s:(

so.simple · March 11, 2005, 13:52

Quote from: "kanujunkie"yeah i'd better find enough uses for it, it's going to cost enough s:( s:(

I bought a great one yesterday for €29.90... It's not a great brand, but a very complete kit. I'm sure You can also find one like this over there. s:)

s:)

kanujunkie · March 11, 2005, 14:03

at that price i wont complain, right i'm off to the shops

roger · March 11, 2005, 14:13

You also get look a likes on Ebay. Bought mine for less than a tenner. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

so.simple · March 11, 2005, 14:18

This is what I got: http://www.einhell.com/scripts/products.asp?CompanyID=1&LanguageID=1&Path=2021|608|609|2317|2323|697

It even has a flexible shaft!

aaronjb · March 11, 2005, 15:24

Quote from: "so.simple"It even has a flexible shaft!

Ooer missus..

Stu - FWIW I bought a B&Q own brand 'dremel' for about £30 a while back, it's lasted well and seen some good service too.. vibrates a little (as it's off-balance, and the proper Dremel I've used didn't) but works just fine s:)

s:)

You'd be amazed how useful it'll be..

kanujunkie · March 11, 2005, 16:34

cheers Folks,

i've just got back with one of those B&Q specials and it had a flexible shaft like the one Carlos mentioned, worked a treat, screws out and the Unichips in, just got to give her a test run now s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:

Thanks to all for the idea's and help, much appreciated s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

crankshaft · March 11, 2005, 17:07

QuoteIt even has a flexible shaft....screws... give her a test....you'd be amazed how useful it'll be

Arf Arf....

Sorrie, I just couldn't resist all of those double-entendre's !

kanujunkie · March 11, 2005, 18:33

s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Anonymous · March 11, 2005, 21:41

So...where do i sign up for the Dremel appriciation society?

What time does B&Q open, I have some window locks to fit tomorrow and want a new toy!

Anonymous · March 14, 2005, 09:15

So how did you get on then Stu?

Anonymous · March 14, 2005, 16:21

Spill the beans then Stu, how does it go now s:D

s:D

Did you get my mail about Porsche in the snow.

Best regards Alan

Anonymous · March 14, 2005, 18:11

Quote from: "GSB"Remove the other screw. Being sure not to round it off by forcing the bit in there whilst turning it. Its the 27 size you need by the way.

Once the screw is out, apply a bit of torque to the other screw with your torx drive, whilst turning the plate around the screw. It should have a few degrees of movement available, and it should be all you need to get it started.

Are you sure about size 27, I used size 25 and they both came out no worries - the driver bit never even felt like it was goig to cam out and chew up the screw. Heath said that he used the 25 bit as well (not being picky, just trying to help anyone else that attempts this) s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

GSB · March 14, 2005, 18:13

Yup, pretty sure... Used the 27 on 2 seperate cars...

roger · March 14, 2005, 20:24

25 for me, I'm afraid. Did try 27, but it never felt as though it was fully seated. But the screws were'nt that tightly in anyway, so if it was a bit small no damage was done.

kanujunkie · March 16, 2005, 07:38

don't know how it goes to be honest, put it in and then went to amsterdam, still not feeling up to driving yet, will let you know though, if this hangover clears s:(

s:(

Anonymous · March 17, 2005, 00:47

Recommend that whenever you have a problem screw or bolt, especially i the smaller sizes, you change them to a cap / socket head screw. That way you (almost) never have to worry about a screwdriver slipping out of the screw's face and returning to the original problem. Get yourself a good set of Bondus drivers and you'll be set for a long time.