Mildoval56 Casual Dubber
31 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·
I need to remove the doors from my 56 Beetle. I can't loosen a single screw - is this a common problem? Any suggestions? Would it be quicker to drill them out and replace?
Door Removal?
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
don't bother using a philips head screw driver. they are tight as nuns!
If you can get a philips head bit on the end of a socket, and use a wrench, that would be the go.
OR
From supercheap for $13 ish, you can get a hammer wrench/punch/driver thing, takes philips head socket bits in the end, wack it with a hammer and it rotates it (to loosten tight philips head screws)
If using the socket, obviously push hard so not to stuff the head of the bolts,if you have those little hexagonal screw driver bits (for drills or bit multi screw driver things), and can find a small enough socket to take it, than that will be the go.
(BTW. the bit that holds the super cheap hammer punch thingo, has a 1/2'' socket bit (detatchable) on the front of it and will hold the philips head bit it comes with. Put it on a 1/2'' wrench and bobs ur uncle!
If you can get a philips head bit on the end of a socket, and use a wrench, that would be the go.
OR
From supercheap for $13 ish, you can get a hammer wrench/punch/driver thing, takes philips head socket bits in the end, wack it with a hammer and it rotates it (to loosten tight philips head screws)
If using the socket, obviously push hard so not to stuff the head of the bolts,if you have those little hexagonal screw driver bits (for drills or bit multi screw driver things), and can find a small enough socket to take it, than that will be the go.
(BTW. the bit that holds the super cheap hammer punch thingo, has a 1/2'' socket bit (detatchable) on the front of it and will hold the philips head bit it comes with. Put it on a 1/2'' wrench and bobs ur uncle!
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
I aasume you have soaked them from both sides with the good old WD40,be careful with impact drivers as you can collapse the door pillar(depending on condition and amount of rust). A large phillips with a hex on the shaft for a spanner is very good,perhaps a little heat on the screw head and as a last resort a drill.
Mildoval56 Casual Dubber
31 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·
Thanks, will locate a socket type phillips head and give that a go. Have soaked all screws with penetrene, will leave for a few days before having another go.
cb john Wolfsburg Wizard
470 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·
Over the years of trying different penetrants there was nothing working really good...untill I discovered this...
eraser Fahrvergnugen
970 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·
found heating it up with a blow torch made it heaps easier for me :P
1500S Custom Title Time!
1,418 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·
That "thingy" is called an IMPACT DRIVER Chris!! Everyone should have one in their toolbox.bajachris88 wrote:don't bother using a philips head screw driver. they are tight as nuns!
If you can get a philips head bit on the end of a socket, and use a wrench, that would be the go.
OR
From supercheap for $13 ish, you can get a hammer wrench/punch/driver thing, takes philips head socket bits in the end, wack it with a hammer and it rotates it (to loosten tight philips head screws)
If using the socket, obviously push hard so not to stuff the head of the bolts,if you have those little hexagonal screw driver bits (for drills or bit multi screw driver things), and can find a small enough socket to take it, than that will be the go.
(BTW. the bit that holds the super cheap hammer punch thingo, has a 1/2'' socket bit (detatchable) on the front of it and will hold the philips head bit it comes with. Put it on a 1/2'' wrench and bobs ur uncle!
DH