 Front turn signal lens removal, screw won't budge... |
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| HeloMech |
 Sep 13 2006, 09:51 AM
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Go Ahead, Get Pistoph!  Group: Members Posts: 691 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Roy, WA Member No.: 4,718 Region Association: Southern California  |
Two screws holding the front turn signal lens on. The bottom one comes out, the top one won't budge. Any suggestions on how to get it out without destroying the lens?
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| GeorgeRud |
Sep 13 2006, 10:31 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The screw is attached to the pot metal turn signal bucket, and is probably corroded into the bucket. I'd try to remove the entire bucket (accessable from inside the front wheel well - remove the mounting bracket and electrical connectors) from the fender, then keep the area moist with WD40 or some other penetrant for a day or two, then the screw should come out. Obviously, I'd be rather careful to reccommend any heat as the lens may distort or melt.
By having the unit out of the car and upside down, you should have a better penetration of the WD40. If you want to do it easier, you could try a penetrant carefully around the screw head, but I think the removal would be the most effective. Good Luck! |
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| GWN7 |
Sep 13 2006, 02:06 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Some times tapping on the screwdriver with a hammer is enough to loosen the threads of a stuck screw. The force breaks the bonds of the rust on the screw to the metal.
You might get some penatrating fluid such as PB Blaster or other brand name to run down the shaft of the screw and let it sit for a few days. WD40 is a protectant and lubricate but there are better penatrating fluids out there. |
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| Toast |
Sep 13 2006, 02:22 PM
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Not bad for carrying sway bars. Group: Members Posts: 3,377 Joined: 20-January 04 From: Las Vegas Member No.: 1,580 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Try turning the screwdriver counter-clockwise.
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| HeloMech |
Sep 13 2006, 02:26 PM
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Go Ahead, Get Pistoph! Group: Members Posts: 691 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Roy, WA Member No.: 4,718 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Toast @ Sep 13 2006, 01:22 PM)  Try turning the screwdriver counter-clockwise. hm, yeah, lemme try that... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Sep 13 2006, 02:31 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
Your rotten Toast......I like that!
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