A warmer environment will surely help it release.
Rich
From: Austin Healey [mailto:pajtamuvek@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 12:27 PM
To: Rich Chrysler
Cc: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] front end removal problem
Thanks Rich,
It may be a bit cold in my garage, but I was unable to release the panel
only by trying to lift it. No problem how long I did it. I am afraid of
hurting it.
G
2010/12/3 Rich Chrysler <richchrysler@quickclic.net>
Gergo,
There was a black caulking type of substance applied to the top edge of the
under scuttle steel to attempt to effect an air tight seal when the shroud
was installed. If it's still the original stuff, a careful but steady
pressure applied to the left and right edges adjacent to the firewall will
eventually pop the shroud free. DO NOT pull from the front of the car or
you'll cause a very substantial fold in the metal long before it lets go.
I've never had to resort to heat, but the steady firm pressure (not beating
or hitting) will cause it to let go without damage. I usually use a block of
wood along the under edge of the shroud with firm upward levering pressure
off the top of the A post supporting gusset panel.
Rich
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Austin Healey
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 11:53 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] front end removal problem
I have problem with removing the front shroud. I is glued on the sheet metal
frame. How do we remove it? Heating?
thanks in advance!
Gergo
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