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Help! Thermostat T40 Torx screw stripped

posted by  1993volvo945 on  Mon May 16 11:49 CST 2005
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I just stripped the thermostat T40 screw. Please help and let me know what my next
option is. The mechanic will charge $100 to get it changed. Thanks.
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1993 960, 147K








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    Help! Thermostat T40 Torx screw stripped

    posted by  Rludwick on  Tue May 17 11:24 CST 2005
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    Would be a good idea to get a can of Aero Kroil and soak that sucker down for a day or to as well before doing the hacksaw bit for easier removal. Large screwdriver with fitting for a wrench on it can come in handy here ( impact driver even handier if you can get in there with one )
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    -------Robert, '93 940t, '90 240 wagon, '84 240 diesel (she's sick) , '80 245 diesel, '86 740 GLE turbo diesel, '82 Mercedes 300SD for sale








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    Help! Thermostat T40 Torx screw stripped

    posted by  Rule 308 on  Mon May 16 12:28 CST 2005
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    If you can get in there with a hacksaw blade or a dremel tool do so and cut a slot in the face of it. It goes from torx 40 to slot head screw pretty fast. I have had call to do this to a few of them over the years, it's really not that bad.

    Mark







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