hey, Tom - what about a small blob of epoxy and ... well ... anything to use as a `handle' ; like a small screw/bolt. how friendly are you with your dentist ? you might get an old dental pick [an Easy Out that's easy on the wallet]. � �h t h � � � � � � � � mike

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 From: Tom Carchrae <tom@CARCHRAE.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 10:59 PM
Subject: Re: You know how just when you think you're wrapping up,              the radiator bleeder screw head shears off?
 
> I just gave this a try, and I was able to turn it about a half turn with
> this method.� I think I got a little eager/careless and ended up destroying
> the bit I was pushing against, though.
>
> But this is good information--I think it would be possible to continue with
> this route if nothing else was available, and if you hadn't suggested it,
> it wouldn't have occurred to me to try.

You might keep trying that route - it is much easier than lowering the
rad (and draining coolant).� Try just turning with just your finger
tip or perhaps a bit of rubber over it.� If it is rough at all, it'll
keep spinning - there is not much pressure on it, unless the threads
got mangled.