Use an impact screw driver to get those screws out. They have a 3/8
drive with a bit holder for various screwdriver bits that come with
them. You hold it in place and hit the end sharply with a hammer. Very
handy on stubborn larger phillips head screws. Cheap ones are under $20.
Since they have 3/8 drive you can put allen head bits on them also and
this helps when removing door striker plates.

Mark

mark wrote:
>
> mine failed.. and its a 1991... tried to remove the
> assembly.. but the so-called brass or alloy of the
> screws... are so soft they've started to chew up...
> never did remove it...
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