CC stuffing screws

[palframan]

It looks like I am going to pick up an EC300, Six days I think, not sure what year but 2012-13 I think.

The current owner had one of the little screws come out of the plastic stuffing pieces on the crank. Apparently no damage, it was running fine and then the next time he went to start it, it was stuck. He took it apart and fished the screw out. I don't think the screw can be replaced without splitting the cases and separating the crank halves.

Does anyone know if that screw can be replaced without splitting the case?

If the case must be split, any recommendations on a good shop to ship it to?

I've done business with all the local shops. I'll buy parts and tires from them....

I've split a case or two. I have also found that using a good shop with prior experience is money well spent.