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Posted by: rjames Jan 10 2006, 06:42 PM

Trying to get them off, but none of them are budging. Vice grips and DW40 not helping, just chewing the heads up. Can I drill these out without ruining the 'screw recepticals?' (sorry, I'm tired...) Although I'm assuming that the reason I can't get them to move is because they're rusted in there. Flat-head screws suck, btw.

When I do get these out, and assuming I have an outer long that only needs minor rust repairs, how do I go about refastening the under side of the rocker panels?

Thanks!

~Robert

Posted by: Headrage Jan 10 2006, 06:46 PM

I would soak them down with some pb blaster and let the sit overnight.

Posted by: Bertus Jan 10 2006, 06:51 PM

I had to result in using a screw extractor. Had 1 on each side break during removal though. Hopefully nothing too bad lurking under there!

Posted by: Lou W Jan 10 2006, 06:52 PM

I had the same problem with mine, I sprayed them with M1 All Purpose Lubricant once a day for three days, then used vice grips. If they break off, you'll have to drill and tap new threads.

Posted by: tat2dphreak Jan 10 2006, 06:53 PM

dremel is what one on each side took... I hated to do it, but it had to be...

Posted by: Dave_Darling Jan 10 2006, 06:54 PM

WD-40 is not a penetrating oil. Get yourself some PB Blaster or Aero Kroyl. Spray the screw, then thump it with a hammer a couple'a times. No, not hard enough to move the sheetmetal around, but enough that the screw knows it's been hit!

Come back the next day, repeat.

Come back the following day, repeat.

If that sucker doesn't move the fourth day (USE THE RIGHT SIZE SCREWDRIVER!!!), hit it with a torch!

--DD

Posted by: Lou W Jan 10 2006, 06:56 PM

WD-40 smells gud.

Posted by: bmcwilli Jan 11 2006, 07:22 PM

The active ingredient in PB Plaster is iodine. It's got extremely high capillary action.

If'n ya don't need the aerosol , save some bucks and use pure iodine.

I like PB Blaster, but if I don't need to spray it, I use iodine.

Posted by: Hammy Jan 11 2006, 07:45 PM

I got impatient and resorted to drilling mine out... Luckily the new screws fit in just fine.

Posted by: brp914 Jan 11 2006, 08:33 PM

I used a hammer type impact driver with success. btw, pure iodine?! Iodine is a crystalline solid. what the ?

Posted by: flesburg Jan 11 2006, 08:45 PM

with brp914.

One of the handiest tool I have is a hand held impact driver, which can be fitted with various bits (flat and phillips screwdrivers and even allen sockets). You position it and twist the body in the direction you want it to move and strike the plunger on the end with a hammer. You may break the screw or bolt, but will not strip it out.

Mine is about a 25 year old Craftsman.

Posted by: GWN7 Jan 11 2006, 09:29 PM

QUOTE (flesburg @ Jan 11 2006, 06:45 PM)
with brp914.

One of the handiest tool I have is a hand held impact driver, which can be fitted with various bits (flat and phillips screwdrivers and even allen sockets). You position it and twist the body in the direction you want it to move and strike the plunger on the end with a hammer. You may break the screw or bolt, but will not strip it out.

Mine is about a 25 year old Craftsman.

Yep, I've got one too....works good

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 11 2006, 09:52 PM

QUOTE (Dave_Darling @ Jan 10 2006, 07:54 PM)
WD-40 is not a penetrating oil. Get yourself some PB Blaster or Aero Kroyl. Spray the screw, then thump it with a hammer a couple'a times. No, not hard enough to move the sheetmetal around, but enough that the screw knows it's been hit!

Come back the next day, repeat.

Come back the following day, repeat.

If that sucker doesn't move the fourth day (USE THE RIGHT SIZE SCREWDRIVER!!!), hit it with a torch!

--DD

Using the right sized screw driver is very important. If you have them, for slotted screws use hollow ground screwdrivers. Much more surface contact for the head of the screw, meaning more grip and less chance of slipping out.

Zach

Posted by: rjames Jan 12 2006, 10:21 AM

Unfortunately they looked like a wrench was taken to them before and a couple of them are really chewed up. Hope I don't have to drill them out.

I like the idea of an impact driver....nothing like a good reason to buy a new tool!