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Re: [T3] Rusty screws


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



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