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Re: stubborn front damper

To: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
Subject: Re: stubborn front damper
From: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2003 16:24:45 -0500
Paul Root wrote:
> Jim wrote:
> 
>>Any advice on how to encourage the removal of the top swivel pin on the
>>front suspension? I'm trying to remove the dampers for a rebuild and it
>>didn't take long to hit a snag. Got the nut off but the bolt will not budge.
>>Any other advice as I proceed? I know just enough to get myself in trouble
>>here.  Appreciate your help, folks.
>>
>>Jim
>>58 MGA
>>Detroit
> 
> 
> A little propane torch.

Maybe I should expand.

If you can get the arm that bolts onto the damper off. take it off.
Get a vice grips on the bolt and then heat it up. Turn it with the vice
grips and twist it out.

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