R56 HELP Stripped XENON adjustment screw

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Oct 10, 2007 | 06:09 PM

#26

jascooper

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I didn't see metal, but either method will work. unless you strip them both.

Oct 10, 2007 | 06:16 PM

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rockridge

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Originally Posted by kevinminict

LOL Yeah I stripped the hex part too

I'm an idiot. I got a large flathead screwdriver in there to adjust which worked fine. BUT it would be nice to see if I can replace them

I went to that website and its hard to tell I'll have to go down to the dealer and see.

Heres a pic of my stripped screw, yah i butchered the H&!! out of it.

I trick I have used in the past for stripped plastic, was to use a propane torch to heat up a narrow allen or torx wrench. Once good and hot, press the long end of the wrench slowly into the stripped plastic screw. It should melt into the plastic. Hold it steady, and let it cool. You now should have a way to unscrew the stripped screw. remember to wear gloves.

Oct 16, 2007 | 07:29 AM

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rockridge

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Kevin, Did you get a fix for this yet?

Oct 16, 2007 | 05:33 PM

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r56mini

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how about attaching a plastic piece to it with superglue? Something in the shape of a spring winder on toys.

Oct 16, 2007 | 05:37 PM

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r56mini

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seems like two tiny rocks would do the magic. place two tiny rocks in the stripped hole so that there is a thin space between the two tiny rocks. place a flat screw driver between the two tiny rocks and turn. The rocks should provide enough resistance, IMHO.