Broken Alloy Link End Screw Dilema...

[HPI-Killer]

So my vxl wraith+curb= busted link ends and busted screws that holds it all together... My question/dilema is that I'm having a brain fart on how to get the broken screws out of the link... They are busted inside the link so pliers can't help me.

What can I attempt to do to remove them from the links? I'm guessing that its a lost cause...

Thanks guys.

 

[slowngreen]

could try a smaller drill bit, might grab while reversing and unscrew. I had that happen on alum links before and its a pain sometimes. I was able to get a small hole started then super glued the bit in and unscrewed it that way lol.

 

[HPI-Killer]

Yay lol I hope I can get it out. Think I could do that or maybe use a tiny flat head and hammer a groove into the screw and back it out that way.. Just glad I didnt locktite them in haha.

 

[olds97_lss]

I'd use a dremel with a thin cutting wheel, cut a notch in ti so you can take it out with s a standard screwdriver.

You may mar the end up a bit, but it will still be usable.

 

[SchrodeMode]

You could also sacrifice an old hex key, put some epoxy/JB Weld on the screw and stick the old bit in then let it set.

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[HPI-Killer]

I'd use a dremel with a thin cutting wheel, cut a notch in ti so you can take it out with s a standard screwdriver.

You may mar the end up a bit, but it will still be usable.

Only problem with that is I will have to dremel into the end of my alloy link at least an 1/8" and most likely ruin the thread and any chance of a tight fit with a new end..

You could also sacrifice an old hex key, put some epoxy/JB Weld on the screw and stick the old bit in then let it set.

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Good suggestion, I assume by hex key you mean the wheel tools most rigs and kits come with for removing the wheel nuts and such? Looks like a cross?

Good news is, there were no large deep bodies of water to plunge my rig and wallet into this time. This time I was not looking where I was going while I was WOT then looked just in time to see her hit.... Me+Looking away for a split second=broken or drowned RCs...

 

[slowngreen]

Could say screw it and go TI links like a man

 

[SchrodeMode]

Only problem with that is I will have to dremel into the end of my alloy link at least an 1/8" and most likely ruin the thread and any chance of a tight fit with a new end..



Good suggestion, I assume by hex key you mean the wheel tools most rigs and kits come with for removing the wheel nuts and such? Looks like a cross?

No, just an old/cheap hex driver or Allen wrench.

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[HPI-Killer]

No, just an old/cheap hex driver or Allen wrench.

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Oh ok ok I see what you mean now derr, would the broken screw end and the allen bond a strong enough adhesion but at the same time not weld to the female thread in the link?

Or maybe if I use "water" in this process? maybe go diving in a lake while doing this and make sure to have my rig fully submerged along with me and my link, bet that would work yo!