Stripped clutch res. cover retaining screw hole

[eda]

I’ve seen many a post on stripped parts, but none on this particular item, at least that I could find. If I’m wrong please provide the link for the prior posting.

 

I obviously used the wrong torque setting when tightening down the clutch reservoir cover despite have the current manual (can someone enlighten me as to the proper amount?).

It appears to my uneducated opinion that my options at this point are:

-replace the assembly

-drill out the hole and retap the hole and use a larger dia screw

-drill out the hole and insert heli-coil (or similar product)

 

I’d like to avoid replacement if at all possible. Can I gather the collective wisdom on the other 2 options?

 

Thanks!

 

[bobbybob]

I'd try the re-tap. Should be pretty easy, may have to enlarge the hole in the cover to accomodate it. FWIW I don't use torque wrench on screws that size, or on the tupperware either. Most wrenches just aren't that accurate and a NM or 2 higher than spec'd, when the spec is so small, represents a large % increase in torque. Just too easy to strip (or crack plastic). I use one of those round ratchet heads you can buy at Harbor Freight for a couple bucks and turn it hand tight with that----no leverage from a handle to worry about.

[black99S]

Check the screw length and gauge the thread hole depth. You may be able to use a bottom tap to clean the threads and gain another thread or two. Then get a longer screw - you may have to cut one off to achieve maximum thread engagement - and hope for the best.

 

Don't use too long a screw or it will bottom out without clamping the cover, and if you do cut down a longer screw, first run the threads through a nut and file a smooth ramp on the first thread - if you just try to run a rough cut shortened screw into the cover you are sure to cross-thread and bugger it up for good.

 

good luck