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Posted by: ggenovez Jun 1 2016, 08:22 PM

Hi all.

I've run into some trouble trying to remove my engine.

The transmission shift linkage cone screw is severely ceased and the allen nut was rounded.

I tried liquid wrench, cutting a slot and using a screw driver, heat, welding a nut (it just fell off every time), beating a torx bit into it and that stripped the rest of it.

Any other ideas?

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jun 1 2016, 08:43 PM

you can try an easy out bit. I have had a few parts cars in the past that I had to drill out the screw.

Posted by: Mueller Jun 1 2016, 09:23 PM

I'd try a left hand drill or easy out...might have to pony up and get some replacement parts if you mess up too badly.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 2 2016, 01:05 AM

Try drilling out with a left hand bit.

Posted by: RobW Jun 2 2016, 07:47 AM

BTDT - I tried it all and ended up buying a new connector after drilling through it.

Posted by: gcrotvik Jun 2 2016, 08:20 AM

Agreed. I had to drill out the screw completely. Had to replace the shift coupler.

Posted by: brant Jun 2 2016, 08:29 AM

you guys should send me your ovaled out/destroyed connectors...
I'd pay shipping and put them to good use
brant

Posted by: Mueller Jun 2 2016, 08:42 AM

I've repaired the tapered section with epoxy, you can use a new set screw as the pattern.

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Jun 2 2016, 10:05 AM

Hammer in a torx bit the of the first size that won't fit. Use a little heat, and back it out.

Posted by: ThinAir Jun 2 2016, 10:11 AM

I had a similar problem. I used an Easy-Out, but had to drill the cone screw in order to get the right size hole so it would bite. I ended up with the cone piece still in front shirt rod and had to drill that out separately after I slid the coupler off. Fortunately, new cone screws are readily available and I didn't mess up the threads in the coupler.