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| rock914 |
 Apr 5 2009, 06:18 PM
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rock914  Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 28-October 08 From: Hoopeston Ill Member No.: 9,695 Region Association: None  |
Hey guys, I need some help with how to remove the mesh grills that sit above the engine compartment. Mine have faded and they need to be removed and repainted. I don’t want to mask them off and paint them in place. I did a search here but was unable to find any thing. It appears that they are plastic retaining clips that hold the mesh in place. Can these be reused after they are removed? Are there any tricks to removing them intact? If not, can they be purchased? Thanks for your help.
Bob |
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| Jeffs9146 |
Apr 5 2009, 10:16 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
I used a pair of "dyke" wire cutters and either an 8mm or a 10mm wrench!? Cant remember which but use the cutters to put outward pressure as you spin the nut counter clockwise!
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| VaccaRabite |
Apr 6 2009, 06:19 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It is held on by speed nuts. No turning required.
Grab the nut with a stout pair of plyers and pull. Wiggle around as needed. It will come off. Zach |
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| rhodyguy |
Apr 6 2009, 09:20 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,090 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
plan on new nuts. squeeze the existing nuts in halve 2 times. it's fast, they will fall apart. when pins start coming off of letters and numbers they become more trash.
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| Jeffs9146 |
Apr 6 2009, 10:18 AM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
QUOTE No turning required I have done this many times and if you turn them while putting outward pressure they will be able to be reused! |
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| JoeSharp |
Apr 6 2009, 01:47 PM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
Ace has a speed nut to replace them with.
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| rock914 |
Apr 7 2009, 08:22 PM
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rock914 Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 28-October 08 From: Hoopeston Ill Member No.: 9,695 Region Association: None |
thanks guys! looks like I need to get new ones on order.
Bob |
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| silverteener |
Apr 7 2009, 09:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 214 Joined: 9-August 05 From: East Moline, IL Member No.: 4,566 |
I was able to reuse mine. Be careful taking them off and you might be able to salvage them.
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| 76-914 |
Apr 7 2009, 10:30 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,508 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(Jeffs9146 @ Apr 6 2009, 09:18 AM)  QUOTE No turning required I have done this many times and if you turn them while putting outward pressure they will be able to be reused! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| Rusty |
Apr 7 2009, 10:45 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,942 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch 
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The pins on the mesh grills are studier than the pins on the letters... but still be careful when removing the speed nuts. It's not a difficult job.
A good hardware store will have what you need. You might consider looking for rubber coated speed nuts. I think I remember Fastenal (the hardware distributor) having some. |
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