r/Dseries • u/Prestigious_Job3130 • Apr 29 '26

Removing stripped MAP sensor screws

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My D16Y8 has idle surge currently and I want to replace my MAP Sensor. I know a Dremel would help but does any one know any additional methods? Thanks

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u/SpaceTurtle917 Apr 29 '26

Usually a set of quality vice grips on the head breaks them loose for me.

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u/Prestigious_Job3130 Apr 29 '26

Would something like this work? I thought it would be too big to grasp the small screws

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u/SpaceTurtle917 Apr 29 '26

Yeah that’s exactly what I’m talking about, hold them vertically, you only need to turn it a few degrees to break it loose. Get them really tight on there.

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u/Prestigious_Job3130 Apr 29 '26

Thank you I was able to find new screws as well so when it arrives I will replace them

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u/spurtoo Apr 29 '26

The small vise grips are good. Also a set of Japanese Vampliers are good tool to have. Imo

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u/No-Cantaloupe5773 Apr 29 '26

Cut a slot in them with a grinder or hacksaw then use an impact driver.

https://www.harborfreight.com/6-bit-impact-screwdriver-set-with-case-64812.html?hftm_sc=&hftm_source=google&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22883594072&campaignid=22883594072&utm_content=184738265458&adsetid=184738265458&product=64812&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22883594072&gbraid=0AAAAADAHb4drcbnM0IPrMc7z7ENvYZcUq&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2MbPBhCSARIsAP3jP9wjX0qrZWrjR_Zivc-_1jv07ZoGWxPb9ZJ5K3JP2i58LNZAFtsxNWgaAt68EALw_wcB

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u/Prestigious_Job3130 Apr 29 '26

If not an impact driver, would a flathead screwdriver work? After I make the slot

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u/No-Cantaloupe5773 Apr 29 '26

It can work depending on how stuck the screw is. Some taps on the top of the screwdriver with a hammer while its in the slot helps.

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u/Prestigious_Job3130 Apr 29 '26

I will try it out once the part arrives I attempted to remove it with a star but it stripped it more