Front camera screw from hell

excuse the picture quality

this is the last thing between me and a pro grille install, any ideas? the screw is so tiny that i can’t get enough grip with any pliers and i’m terrified to strip this thing further.

 

Cut a slot with a dremel and go from there.

 

It’s like the screws Toyota uses on the idle control valves. P3 bit with a long handle and push down while you’re doing that.

 

And maybe a little shot of penetrating oil?

 

This is your best option currently.

 

Check out the Knipex TwinGrip pliers. They have saved me from going the dremel route many times.

 

yep, those are great! very similar, but along the same lines --

$18 ENGINEER PZ-58 Screw Removal Pliers Extractor Pliers (Combination Pliers), with unique non-slip jaws for quickly removal of damaged or rusted fasteners

Amazon.com: ENGINEER PZ-58 Screw Removal Pliers Extractor Pliers (Combination Pliers), with unique non-slip jaws for quickly removal of damaged or rusted fasteners : Industrial & Scientific

 

Yep -- they are great too. I own both. The Knipex have a much narrower head that let's you access tighter spots. So I usually recommend them first but you can't go wrong with either

 

ok thanks fellas, i’ll give this a shot. it looks a little too big to be able to get any twisting motion but looks like a handy tool to have anyways

 

currently using these but can’t get a grip that doesn't slip

 

impact driver with some backing support MIGHT do it too.

 

yeah, the teeth on the others runs perpendicular to the screw head, so better grippiness.

 

cool thanks, i’ll head over to home depot and see if they have something because it’s driving me nuts in a way that bezos next day just won’t itch

 

knipex is pricey, but really nice -- i just got this --

$36 Knipex TwinGrip Atramentized Front Multi-Grip Pliers 200 mm 82 01 200 Black Plastic Coated Anti-Slip

Knipex TwinGrip Atramentized Front Multi-Grip Pliers 200 mm 82 01 200 Black Plastic Coated Anti-Slip - Amazon.com

 

third pic makes it look too big to get a grip on the tiny screw let alone spin once i get it on there

 

yep, it's expanded on that pic. first pic gives a better idea of the head size.

 

luckily the camera not being mounted doesn’t light up my dash or anything birdseye camera is a bit wonky though

 

I've seen a trick of placing a rubber band between the screw head and the screwdriver, to gain a bit of friction... might be a simple trick to try, before more extreme measures.

https://youtu.be/jeULcDESsUY?si=3z3H7SwAmn84r-wU

 

The screw that needs to come off for the gas cap holder is a royal pain in the ass. Shredded that thing with a screwdriver. P2 impact bit on a Milwaukee (or whatever the hell I have) impact driver and that thing came out no problem.

Give 'em a whack. Might just need an impact drive. Betcha you could find one set up at Home Cheapo as a demo unit or something.

 

Look up JIS screwdriver on Amazon

$14 VESSEL BALL GRIP 1/4" Hex. Bit Interchangeable Screwdriver (Bit 3PC. (+1, +3 / +2, -6 / PZ2, PZ3) SET. 220W3J1)

https://www.amazon.com/VESSEL-BALL-...44088&sprefix=jis+screwdriver,aps,167&sr=8-32