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On Wed, 27 Jan 1999 15:07:34 -0000, you wrote: >Whilst disassembling my 1970cc Vanagon motor, I have found several corroded >screws of the type that hold the cooling tin onto the case. They are so bad >that even the x pattern on top disintegrated when I tried to unscrew them. I >foresaw this happening and used the usual loosening fluids in advance of >attempting it but to no avail. I have about 5 that are like this, due to the >engine, out of an ex builders transporter, having tons of what I can only >describe as crap, leaves, sand, sawdust, oil etc on top of it. > >Any tips on how to remover these? I don't fancy the thought of having to >drill them out, expense etc. > >Thanks > >Damian >======================================================== something that works really well for me, and i hope it's really available to the public, is a left-hand twist 1/8 inch drill bit, i got two of them from a saw blade/grinder wheel sales chick. it works great on just a bout any stuck bolt or screw, i just wish i had one about3/8 inch for the bigger bolts Brandon 73square ----------------------------------------ðráa------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org