Ever try using an impact driver? I have had success with this on
those really difficult screws and bolts.
On 2/10/10, Mike Slechta <mslechta@chartermi.net> wrote:
> I've had very good luck using "JB 80" when attempting removal difficult
> screws, nuts, bolts, studs, etc. - & it's made in the USA. On really
> difficult removals, I tapped the problem bolt, etc. with a brass hammer &
> let
> it soak overnight. A product of Justice Brothers, Inc., Duarte, CA,
> 91010.
> Google: JB 80 for more info.
> ms in wi
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Simon & Christine Atkinson
> To: 'healey help'
> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 6:01 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] how to remove heater
>
>
> I also have a BT7 that is back rolling without any engine or body panels
> installed so can help you with any pictures you need. One thing that was a
> huge help for me (other than the list) was the photo set that British Car
> Specialists sells. Well worth the $$ as they have take pictures of areas
> that the average home restorer will question.
>
> Thanks...Simon
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of I Erbs
> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 3:29 PM
> To: healey help
> Subject: [Healeys] how to remove heater
>
> Sorry to be asking so many Healey related questions on this site but here
> goes:
> I am trying to remove my heater on the BT7 so we can sandblast the under
> dash area. What I want to know is:
> are the phillip's head screws on the bottom braces screwed into the
> bulkhead
> or are there nuts under the asbestos insulation on the engine side of the
> firewall? We have sprayed the piss out of the screws with rust breaker
> stuff, but they will not release.
>
> Any advise on how to remove the heater unit? Also I would like a photo of
> the bare trunk (boot) area. I removed the cover material and found a number
> of holes and I can not figure out why they are there. maybe if I see some
> examples I figure out if they are needed or not.
> Thanks
> --
> I Erbs
> Portland, OR
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