got some H4's, but...

[broseed]

Hi everyone!

I recently purchased the H4 upgrade for my '81SC here at Pelican - but two of the retaining screws for one of the headlights are stripped (well, the threads are ok I think, but my phillips can't fit in to the grooves on the head - the metal is really soft - so now there is a big circular hole in the screw head) - i'm wondering if any of you have any tips on getting these screws out???

Thanks,

[Superman]

American ingenuity. Sadly, there are jobs that a good hammer still won't perform. I'd consider needle nosed pliers or a reverse-threaded drill bit.

[911pcars]

Superman's choice of a left-handed drill bit is my choice as well.

Lacking this, use a large-enough drill bit to drill through to remove the Phillips head. Once the headlight assembly is off, use needle-nose pliers to remove the remaining portion of the screw.

Sherwood Lee
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