Stripped distributor cap hold down screws?

Question:
4.3 liter Chevy S10 Pickup.Went to remove dist. cap. SHOULD have soaked screws with WD-40 but didnt :( ) First screw came out ok, second hold down screw busted off. Threads still in hole. Just a bit to get a hold of on top. Got is soaking right now. I think on the other side, the threads are stripped, either on the cap screw or the plate it screws down to..Can these be re-tapped to slightly larger holes and new screws installed so cap sits down tight? Thanks

Answers:

Seat Leon Turbo?

If you can drill out the old screws, there likely isnt enough room to go oversize. You might try a helicoil kit. Basically it goes into a hole and acts as threads for a smaller screw. Available at most parts stores. And be sure to get all filings out of distributor..or your repair will be short lived.

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you can try it, what have you got to lose?, you have to have the cap back on there, the worst case senario is you will have to get another distriburator from the junkyard.

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Can i drive my car without the gas cap on?

yes

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