Hutch 14 Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hi, I want to remove and replace the plastic numberplate tray on my Mk3 Golf. I first tried a week ago but the rusted machine screw was so seized it broke an old screwdriver. I sprayed it with plenty of penetrating oil but still can't remove it.Can anyone tell me if this is a machine screw into a blind thread, or is there a nut on the back if it on the inside of the hatchback? Any tips? I could try to drill it out but that's a bit if a scary job if I want to retain any thread for a new screw :/ Image attached so you can see the type of fixing. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Ickyketseddie 89 Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 They're shouldn't be a nut. Bigger screwdriver for more leverage and a good grip and it should go. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 It's a plain hole straight through the metal with a self tapping screw, terrible for corrosion. Link to post Share on other sites
Hutch 14 Posted December 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Ok I applied force, and it sheared. Oh well, kind of expected that. It sheared far down inside the spacer so I think I'll either thread the spacer, or maybe just make some of my own holes in the panel, put something on them to stop them corroding for a while and be done with it. Cheers for ze input comrades. VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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