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03-18-2010, 06:56 PM

Chavid92

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Torx screws stuck

i need to replace the radiatior mounts on my 1995 vanden plas. in order to do this i need to take the 10 or so torx screws out. they are in so tight that they will not come out. what should i do? any ideas? thanks.

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03-18-2010, 07:09 PM

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wd40, lps,wd40, lps, then more of each.

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03-18-2010, 08:53 PM

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wd40, lps,wd40, lps, then more of each.

yea ill try that. im thinking i might try heating them up aswell.

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03-19-2010, 02:12 AM

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Wouldn't hurt, unless you light the wd40 on fire!

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03-19-2010, 03:02 AM

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PB Blaster & hit em with a hammer & torch em

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03-27-2010, 12:45 AM

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PB Blaster & hit em with a hammer & torch em

Torching them worked. thanks guys.

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03-27-2010, 04:10 PM

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fabulous my good man.

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