On 09/14/2014 09:35 PM, Steven L. wrote:
Hi all,

My bathtub drain trip lever mechanism has failed, and my bathtub won't
drain.

The problem is, the heads of the screws holding the trip lever drain to
the tub are totally corroded away. Just rubbing the head with my finger
took off a bunch of rust and the heads are now stripped.

What's the best way to get the trip level drain cover off? Can I drill
out the screws without damaging anything else?





If you are careful.

Get some very high quality cobalt or carbide bits and see if you can get
a small hole drilled down the center and if so progressively increase
the size.


Be sure to wear safety glasses.