Ok, I have a '05 555 with the HSC4 fork and FSA/Look bearings. I'm doing some winter maintenance and went to remove the compression plug and the allen bolt has stripped out. :mad2: Not the threads but the actual allen fitting where the tool fits.

So, before I take it to a shop to have it drilled out does anyone have any tips to remove it? :confused: Also, (paging Chas) where can I get another LOOK compression plug set?

TIA

Ok, I have a '05 555 with the HSC4 fork and FSA/Look bearings. I'm doing some winter maintenance and went to remove the compression plug and the allen bolt has stripped out. :mad2: Not the threads but the actual allen fitting where the tool fits.

So, before I take it to a shop to have it drilled out does anyone have any tips to remove it? :confused: Also, (paging Chas) where can I get another LOOK compression plug set?

TIA


I can mail you a new compression plug, just send me a PM with your address.

chas@LookUSA

PM sent Chas....


I can mail you a new compression plug, just send me a PM with your address.

chas@LookUSA

Many times a torx key will work to remove a stripped "Allen" head fastener. Of course it's still trashed and not at all reusable but at least it saved drilling it out.

Thanks for the idea, I'll give it a shot.

Many times a torx key will work to remove a stripped "Allen" head fastener. Of course it's still trashed and not at all reusable but at least it saved drilling it out.

What do you torque a plug too.

What do you torque a plug too.

I'll have to check, I have the spec around here somewhere....

What do you torque a plug too.

For the Look headsets, torque until there's some resistance when turning the handlebars, then back off 1/8-1/4 turn.

Thanks will try.

For the Look headsets, torque until there's some resistance when turning the handlebars, then back off 1/8-1/4 turn.

Per Look 595 manual it is 7-10Nm; cap is 8Nm.

l think l torqued my cannondale to 5nm