Stripped Idler Pulley Screw

[dkm098]

I was working on my car and decided to replace the idler pulley, comes to find out that the center screw is stripped, i was trying using a screw extractor with a angled drill bit to fit in the tight space to do it. I was wondering if anyone would know a better way to do this, besides going to the dealership where ill lose a arm and a leg.

[FloridaRT]

Why are you using a drill and a screw extrcator if the bolt hole is stripped??

You did get the old bolt out - right?

If so, you need to re-tap the hole to a bigger size and use a new bolt.

Maybe use heli-coil to repair the stripped bolt hole??

Good luck,

Bob

[shane93nc]

Good luck with your fix and keep us posted. Also welcome to CM from NC.