Removing a cross-threaded screw :(

[Pumpkin the robot]

I would too, if I couldnt do things like this for minimum fuss and effort at work.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

[QUOTE 2855744, member: 259"]There are some on eBay for about 15 quid posted.

I'd give it up to experience and buy a new one and save myself the faffing about.[/quote]

That's what I've done, I got a replace to for under a tenner.

I do appreciate the kind offers though.

 

[young Ed]

Don't worry about that, PM me your address and I'll pay the postage, just pay it forward when an opportunity arises

thanks very much will be eagle eye on opportunity to help you or anyone else in this great.... family! oh and will try to offer any advice i have!
PM inbound!
Cheers Ed

 

[02GF74]

A helicoil would need to be drilled out at 5.4mm from memory and then tapped, so another .4mm per side, there will be plenty of material in there for helicoiling, .

a quick google shows it is 5.2 mm plus some metal is removed when tapping the hole, major diameter being 6.145 mm..... so less than I expected.

how would you fit the helicoil insert since it is being inserted from the opposite side ?