2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:38 PM
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Trying to complete the drives side suspension and brake upgrade. I can't get the phillips head screws off of the rotor. I have a torque applying screwdriver that usually works perfectly. Not this time. I've soaked them in PB Blaster beat'em with a hammer. Nothing. GGRRRR!!! Any thoughts or suggestions? I don't want to have to drill them out.



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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:39 PM
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I was able to get the coilover and SS brake line on...
Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:39 PM
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wd-40??
Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:39 PM
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Here's the tool I use to remove the screws...
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:41 PM
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is that thing electric?
Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:43 PM
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No, you twist it and then bang the end with a hammer.
Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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ohh i was gonna say those things dont apply torque
Old Sep 3, 2003 | 04:54 PM
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You can sometimes use a chisel to break them loose
Old Sep 3, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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torch, heat it up then hit it with your screwdriver you've got there. That **** never comes off easily here in the rust belt.
Old Sep 3, 2003 | 07:22 PM
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That tool is called an IMPAK driver. Using a brass drift and smacking it a little, without drforming the head of the screw will work



Another alternative (last resort). Cut off the head of a Cap head screw, and weld the screw head onto the bastid screw, and use a big breakerbar/rachet to get the sumbitch out.

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