mcgrathsx wrote:
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> Can anyone tell me how to remove the two rear rubber bonnet stops without
> destroying the rubber? Mine seem to be frozen and I didn't want to apply too
> much pressure to keep from twisting them off. Also, I am in the process of
> removing the doors and need to know the best way to remove the door stop with
> the rivet in the center. Thanks in
> advance for any info. Michael B9471863
Michael,
As I recall, it's called "Liquid Wrench", and comes in a small can with
a screw tip on a plastic nozzle. It is a penetrating oil than I have
relied upon for years to allow bolts, that have seemingly rusted in
place, to be removed. Requires applying the thin fluid to the threaded
joint and allowing it to work it's way down the connection to
dissolve/lubricate the threads. Allow to soak overnight. May have to
apply again if it is deep, or has severe rusting. Do not use too much
torque, as you can break a bolt off in the thread and you are in
unreasonably tough trouble. Apply some more, and soak some more.
As far as getting it on the thread, beneath the rubber stop, that may be
a problem if it is screwed down all the way. I am not sure it is
accessible from underneath, and the liquid is more difficult to
penetrate up hill.
The only way I have found to remove that door stop, between the front of
the door and the body, is to drill out that rivet. Too bad they didn't
use a removable fastener, however you can when you replace it.
Steve
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