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| | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 16 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 16 | Does anybody know a good way to remove a froze in screw? I got three that are holding my door panels on, and I absolutely cannot get them to break loose. I've virtually soaked them in lubricants, tried heating them, and tried tapping them with a hammer. I'd rather not drill them out, but it's seeming like I have little choice.
1956 Chevrolet 3100 - "WonderTruck"
"I used to be 'With It.' Then they changed what 'It' was. Now what I'm 'With' isn't 'It,' and what is 'It,' seems wierd and scary to me."
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 | There are a couple tips in the Tech Tips section. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 188 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 188 | How hot did you get them. I usually heat until I see dull red, then let cool to room temp and try them. Usually works for me. | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 289 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2007 Posts: 289 | If they are actually screws, a hand held impact hammer has worked well for me after the heat and oil penetrant has been applied. This devise has a ratcheting action that moves as you strike the end with a ball peen hammer. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 16 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 16 | They're actually screws. At least the other 10 that were holding the door panels on were.
1956 Chevrolet 3100 - "WonderTruck"
"I used to be 'With It.' Then they changed what 'It' was. Now what I'm 'With' isn't 'It,' and what is 'It,' seems wierd and scary to me."
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | If ya cannot get em loose after using an impact driver ...I would drill the heads off remove the panel and go after the remaining part of each screw with PB Blaster,some heat and vise grips.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 188 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 188 | I've used valve lapping compound dabbed into the head of the screw to provide a good grip. You don't want to strip them. Then hard pressure with your driver and turning with a visegrip attached to the screwdriver. Slow and easy wins the race!! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | best with corroded screws and bolts to first tighten one lick, which will frequently free them up
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 188 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 188 | Get'm hot, a little red, then let'm cool down. Then they will come out. Don | | |
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