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Old 08-18-25 | 12:10 PM
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the screw threads are corroded to the aluminum dropout... that is why the screw broke.
the stub sticking out is buggered up from attempts to do what so many say can be easily done.

the corrosion will need to be broken loose before that screw will ever turn.
drilling and a properly sized easy out is the best course, After more penetrant, and/or heat cycling is applied.
too much heating will damage the paint in a 1 to 2 inch radius... or more.
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