Phase one of solving my kangarooing/hesitation/idling issue began the other day, with a MAP whack. At least, it was meant to.

Unscrewed one of the screws without issue. Obviously didn't put enough pressure on the screwdriver with the second one. The screwdriver lost purchase, and buggered the head of the screw. What are they made of, tinfoil?

So phase one was a failure. Hopefully I'll be able to get the screw out without having to resort to desperate meaures.

If I can't get it out using a screwdriver method, what would be my best course of action?

Ta.

 

There a lots of screw removal tools on the market.

Something like this will do .

http://www.mtmc.co.uk/prodtype.asp?cookiec...&PT_ID=12710227

 

Sheeeeeet you should of said I've of told you to watch out as you found out they are soft, i nearly did one of mine ages ago but realised before it was too late.

You could use small mole grips if you have any be careful with them.

 

Cheers guys. Thanks for the linky Moto.

Such a nuisance that such a simple little thing would cause such a problem.

Have bought some carb cleaner today, so will be having a go at cleaning the throttle body soon too. Fingers crossed I can manage it without issue.

 

Try not to shoot the bendy pipe down its gizzard.

I did that with the 'Lude last time and had to take the inlet apart. Which is interesting, since it's dual length with butterflies and shit.

 

I'll watch out for that. That's something I'd not even considered being an issue. So much to think about!

 

Oh no!

 

Tis a good job to do

If your feeling handy with the car cleaner clean the Idle control valve too, probably nothing wrong but mine was so shit up

 

I did exactly the same with one pof my MAP screws. A pair of long nosed pliers got it off in the end. T

 

Will give that a bash then, assuming a different screwdriver doesn't do the trick.