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#1 (**permalink**) 29 Oct 2006, 12:49 pm

Help! I'm all set to replace the ignition coil on a 1999 Accord LX 4D, 2.3
4cyl.

Problem: The two screw/bolts holding the distributor cover in place seem
nearly rounded on the outside and very soft in the slots where a Phillips
screwdriver seems to belong. I'm scared to damage them but can't get either
one started at all. A 6mm wrench is too small, the 7mm slips over the
edges.

Any ideas or experieces greatly appreciated

#2 (**permalink**) 29 Oct 2006, 02:25 pm

Try using an impact screwdriver.

John Smith wrote:
>Help! I'm all set to replace the ignition coil on a 1999 Accord LX 4D, 2.3
>4cyl.
>
>Problem: The two screw/bolts holding the distributor cover in place seem
>nearly rounded on the outside and very soft in the slots where a Phillips
>screwdriver seems to belong. I'm scared to damage them but can't get either
>one started at all. A 6mm wrench is too small, the 7mm slips over the
>edges.
>
>Any ideas or experieces greatly appreciated

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#3 (**permalink**) 29 Oct 2006, 04:47 pm

John Smith wrote:
> Help! I'm all set to replace the ignition coil on a 1999 Accord LX 4D, 2.3
> 4cyl.
>
> Problem: The two screw/bolts holding the distributor cover in place seem
> nearly rounded on the outside and very soft in the slots where a Phillips
> screwdriver seems to belong. I'm scared to damage them but can't get either
> one started at all. A 6mm wrench is too small, the 7mm slips over the
> edges.
>
> Any ideas or experieces greatly appreciated

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You probably need to switch to a WAY BIGGER Phillips tip, or grind a few
thousandths off the tip of the one you have. Jap phillips has a
shallower hole in it. Same is true for the screw on the distributor rotor.

'Curly'

#4 (**permalink**) 29 Oct 2006, 11:40 pm

John Smith wrote:
> Help! I'm all set to replace the ignition coil on a 1999 Accord LX 4D, 2.3
> 4cyl.
>
> Problem: The two screw/bolts holding the distributor cover in place seem
> nearly rounded on the outside and very soft in the slots where a Phillips
> screwdriver seems to belong. I'm scared to damage them but can't get either
> one started at all. A 6mm wrench is too small, the 7mm slips over the
> edges.
>
> Any ideas or experieces greatly appreciated

Snap On has the only phillips screwdriver I would even think of using
on that..just make sure it's the right size. Otherwise....there's
always ViseGrips.

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