Jack McCarrick writes:
>The shafts of the four bolts that hold the lower end of the TR3A front
>shock absorber have formed a serious bond with the brackets on each
>side. Nuts are all off and have soaked with penatrant now for a week.
>First attempt at heat had no effect. I am not excited about heating
>suspension parts. Have considered trying to remove the bolt that goes
>through the lower eye of the shock so that the battle is only with a
>pair of bolts at a time, but have not tried it yet.
>Anyone have suggestions or experience on a specific tool or technique
>that would solve this problem? Last resort on my list is cut the
>brackets off and replace them. The shock is scheduled to become history
>no matter what.
Jack,
Put the nuts back on but leave don't tighten them up. Leave them a little
loose (about 1 or 2 turns) and drive the car over some not-so-smooth roads.
The forces exerted by the shock should break the bracket loose. Then you
can remove it easily.
Dave Massey
57 TR3
71 TR6
80 TR8
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