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Re: TR7/8 Seat Removal

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Subject: Re: TR7/8 Seat Removal
From: "Phil Ethier" <pethier@isd.net>
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 18:01:50 -0600
References: <200301081746_MC3-1-23BD-39AA@compuserve.com> <007a01c2b780$7991f260$0f6f9b0c@cglied>
From: "gary lied" <glied@ceva.net>


> I'd try to drill a hole in the bolthead, then use an easyout broken bolt
> remover.  I'd also use PB Blaster to loosen the bolt up, it's the best
> rustbuster in a can I have used.

Gary is on the right track, but I'd further recommend the use of a
left-handed drill.  I have often found that the torque and vibration of
drilling has loosened the bolt.  The problem with ordinary right-handed
drills is that they often tighten the bolt.

Phil Ethier  West Side  Saint Paul  Minnesota  USA
1970 Lotus Europa 65/2597, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1986 Suburban, 1962 TR4 CT2846L
pethier@isd.net  http://www.mnautox.com/  http://www.lotusowners.com

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