krymsn Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 What's up everybody...I am new. I just bought a white 2000 gs 300. After I bought it, I noticed that there is a rusted screw stuck in my license plate hole. It looks like the delership tried to take it out and broke the head off. I tried to remove the screw from the inside of the trunk but it is stuck. Do you all have any recommendations on getting it out? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGS300 Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Pliers, drill it out using drill bit, EZ out <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyTelefunken Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 The only problem with EZ outs is that they are anything but easy. Very often you will be left with a totally up hole with part of the screw still stuck in it. I suggest PB Blaster or some other penetrating rust-freeing agent. I have had particularly good success with this product. It should be available at any auto parts store or maybe even a Walmart type store. You soak that screw from any way you can get at it. Soak it a couple of times over a days time. Note that this product doesn't smell very good so use plenty of paper towels and don't get it on the carpet. When you have it well soaked, try a small vice grips on the inside and turn it out through the back. After it comes out (yes, I'm confident it most likely will) get a metric tap the matches the threads of the good screw. I believe the thread size is M6 X 1.00. Run the tap through both holes to clean out any rust. If you have to go the EZ out route, spraying the screws first will also be to your advantage. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krymsn Posted May 12, 2005 Author Share Posted May 12, 2005 The only problem with EZ outs is that they are anything but easy. Very often you will be left with a totally up hole with part of the screw still stuck in it.I suggest PB Blaster or some other penetrating rust-freeing agent. I have had particularly good success with this product. It should be available at any auto parts store or maybe even a Walmart type store. You soak that screw from any way you can get at it. Soak it a couple of times over a days time. Note that this product doesn't smell very good so use plenty of paper towels and don't get it on the carpet. When you have it well soaked, try a small vice grips on the inside and turn it out through the back. After it comes out (yes, I'm confident it most likely will) get a metric tap the matches the threads of the good screw. I believe the thread size is M6 X 1.00. Run the tap through both holes to clean out any rust. If you have to go the EZ out route, spraying the screws first will also be to your advantage. Good luck! ← Yeah I was advised about the drilling option and I was really reluctant in doing that. I will try the PB blater. It seems to be a better option. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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