Door Mount Screws

scoot · Post by **scoot** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:37 pm

Anybody got any ideas how to remove stubborn door hinge mount screws on my Sceptre ?? I,ve had them soaking in WD & Duck oil from the inside of the doors for a while, check straps are dis-connected to get at the screws easier. It looks like the philips heads have been "abused" over the years, but I can still get a snug fit with the impact driver .....just don't want to risk rounding them out. I don't have facility to get an oxy-acet torch on them, only a small blowtorch.
When/if I get them out, anybody supply new ones ....stainless would be nice with allen key heads

sceptre511 · Post by **sceptre511** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:41 pm

Try getting a No 4 pozi screwdriver,not philips, with a hex on the shaft then you can get a spanner on it and that will work,get a helper to push on the screwdriver as you turn the spanner.
this has always worked for me .

I might have some spare screws if you need them.

sceptre511 · Post by **sceptre511** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:44 pm

Should have mentioned wack the screwdriver in to the screw to shock it first and this will help straighten out and chewed up edges.

rusty nuts · Post by **rusty nuts** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:17 pm

I had this trouble also,i left the hinges on the car and removed the screws on the door.I remember it was a nightmare,couldn't get the screwdriver on square if i recall.

scoot · Post by **scoot** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 5:08 pm

Oh what a joyous job !! All screws out apart from the last one & the head is now absolutely knackered !! Will have to attempt to drill the head out & then remove the piece of thread that's left. Sceptre511, if you do have some spare screws can you email me on taylor_ad@yahoo.com & we'll communicate from there.
Thanks for all your advice !!