super glue trick

[GeneMiller]

I was replacing the coils in my car today and the 2nd to last bolt head was stripped. It was all the way in the back and it was recessed. I super glued a cheap socket to the head and let it sit 5 minutes. It came off easy as pie. I've used it in the past and it works most times.

Gene

 

[Nate The Great]

I have to remember that. Thanks for sharing.

 

[dealtimeman]

that is a cheap good method if it works well most of the time.

 

[Bob Foster]

Use superglue to weld on a tool to pull out a soft dent too.

 

[Dolly Llama]

excellent, Gene!

I too hope I remember that little tip

BTW, if you soak the socket in acetone, you'll get the cheap socket back for another day

..L.T.A.

 

[Ron Lippold]

just use a piece of paper that way you dont ruin the socket

 

[hogjowl]

Is this a Jim Martin approved method?

 

[Greenie]

Couldn't get a hand drill in there? I love my lil' "Grabbit" as seen on TV extractor set, used it on Mikeys hose reel on abolt head that snapped off, easy as pie.

 

[Shorty]

Okay, one from a retired L.A.M.E.

For those small screws that keep unscrewing, paint over the head with nail polish.

This will stop the screw vibrating loose.

Ooroo,

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