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Jonno777 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

89 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#97896
I can see the screws but what exactly is the best way of loosening them? They are way too tight, even for my drill.

Bug doors.

warb gimme some butter im on a roll.....

1,983 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#97897
i had the same thing, i found an impact screwdriver and a sledgehammer works...

just make sure you keep fingers outta the way and the impact driver is turning the right way!.. good luck

wadd Seriously Crusin Dubber

179 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#97901
i sprayed mine with penatrine spray over night and taped them with a punch to break the seal and then used a large screw driver with a shifter to help turn them ya have to press hard to stop the screwdriver from poping out of the grove

[Edited on 10-10-2003 by wadd]

warb gimme some butter im on a roll.....

1,983 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#97905
Ahhh, i must add, i did hit them with penetration oil a few days before too.. :p

Jonno777 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

89 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#97912
"ahh, the ooooole penetration trick!"

You guys are great--thanks for the tips!

:party

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#97922
WD40 and an impact driver... even then they it can be impossible... they must have been put in with some sort of air impact driver or impact driver & small sledge hammer.... The screws will never fall out or come loose in normal circumstances..... thats for sure...
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#97989
I use a number 4 Phillips tip in a socket and have someone push against the end to make sure the bit does not slip out of the screw

Also try a little course valve grinding paste in the drive section of the screw. It helps lock the tip into place while turning.
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wadd Seriously Crusin Dubber

179 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#97997
grinding paste will have to rember that one vw 54.... good tip 😀

vwguru Commited Dubber

62 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#98128
i use a phillips head that fits tight and clamp vice grips to the shaft of the screwdriver. hold alot of preasure on it and pull the vice grips anti clockwise. i always get them undone. you get a lot of leverage with the vice grips.

Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#98158
I use the proper size phillips screw driver, but one with a gripper handle,

I never use an impact driver, thats a good way to make sure your door gaps never line up again.
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#98240
Good point Dave Dont use the hammer and impact device.

If they dont turn then drill the countersunk head off and tap out the old screw when the door is removed.
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