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Need Help Removing Cover Fasteners

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I'm trying to remove a cover on my 1981 GS550T. I'm having a hard time breaking free the phillips head fasteners on the cover. I've tried an impact driver with a phillips head using a hammer but no success. Any advice on getting these out? The last thing I need to do is strip the heads on them. I don't think they have ever been removed.

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Impact with hammer is the proper tool. Were you turning the bit the right way? And make sure you have a large phillips that fit the head. Been working for eons...
 
As others have mentioned, the impact screwdriver is the item here. I wonder if it's just your technique? Select a #2 philips bit for your screws......it should fit snug.....Try a #3 if you're unsure. Hold the impact screwdriver body pushing INWARD and COUNTERCLOCKWISE at the same time (you'll feel the body riding on the cam inside)......NOW with the tool loaded as above, strike it a sharp blow WHILE TWISTING CCW - occasionally takes 2 or 3 blows.....remember to push in and turn at the same time when you strike. Hope this helps.
 
Maybe it's my technique. I'll try it some more. Thanks for the help.
 
Broke them all loose!!! You guys are great! Thanks again. :-D

-Chuck
 
Now that they are loose you might want to consider replacing them with allen head stainless screws. Some good kits available on ebay or you can piece one together at the hardware store.
 
Chuckster said:
Broke them all loose!!! You guys are great! Thanks again. :-D

-Chuck
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Glad it worked out for you Chuck. Personally I've reused many such screws over the years despite lots who figure that you NEED something different. If you reuse, wire wheel the screws clean (heads should be in good condition, and will be if a good technique was used on the impact......first tool to use by the way.......not a screwdriver which is used to put 'em back in.) I spray mine with a light oil......KL73....Fluid Film etc just to stay off aluminum oxide buildup. I haven't found that commonly available anti-seize compounds help significantly in this regard (lots of experience).

.02 for what it's worth
 
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