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 Fatso
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| posted on September 24th, 2008 at 09:13 PM |
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Rusted on extractors
Hey, I'm trying to remove the old rusted extractors on my notch so I can fit some non rusty ones, on one side they've rusted onto the outlet pipe of
the heater box. So far I'm trying the WD-40 and 'friendly persuader' approach (which isn't working too well)
Is there a better way? or should I start reaching for the angle grinder?
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Notch Nut
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| posted on September 24th, 2008 at 09:28 PM |
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Unless you plan on keeping the oldies, get out the grinder.
I had the same trouble with my wagen and the old origional exhaust. Had to cut the flanged joint off after the metal gave way to my pursuasion and
tore itself. Gotta love rust that you can un-bolt though
If you can't fix it with a hammer,
you have an electrical problem....
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Fatso
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| posted on September 25th, 2008 at 06:42 AM |
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I was kinda getting the feeling that'd be the best way, the old one has a few holes so I don't think it's worth saving. I managed to separate the
flanged joint although the centre ring destroyed itself into a bit of a rusty mush.
Oh well, gives me an excuse to buy more tools.
Thanks dude.
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 vw54
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| posted on September 25th, 2008 at 08:56 AM |
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use a oxy torch to heat up the joint
give it a hammer while its red hot and tap around the pipe joint it will loosen up
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BiX
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| posted on September 25th, 2008 at 09:01 AM |
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I used a grinder or even a Dremmel, and jsut cut along the pipe, ie slotting the joint. Just go a little at a time, then try opening the joint with a
large screw driver. If you don't cut to far along you cna still use them if you want.
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