[Roadsters] Sun-visor/rear-view mirror screws

[Jim Gammon]

I believe Liquid Wrench works best, but it does take days, and it is best to wire brush any dirt/rust off the surface first. I have also been known to tap the metal parts with a hammer to help. 

JimG


--- On Tue, 7/29/08, Tim <tputland at charter.net> wrote:

> From: Tim <tputland at charter.net>
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Sun-visor/rear-view mirror screws
> To: "D Riedel" <stamuki at gmail.com>, fairlady1964spl310 at yahoo.com
> Cc: "All list" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 3:07 PM
> I have let bolts soak for several days as well. With some of
> the fender bolts you most likley would not be able to get
> them out even after a week of soaking but the visor mounts
> should loosen up with some patient soaking.
> 
> Tim
> Belleville, WI.
> '70 SPL AND SRL
> Still clueless but always learning
> 
> ---- Patti Dwinell <fairlady1964spl310 at yahoo.com>
> wrote: 
> 
> =============
> Dave,
> I have an original 64 with every screw and bolt on the car
> rusted in. Before I
> attempt any removal, I soak the screw/bolt with Marvel
> Mystery oil and let it
> set for 2-3 days....yeah, 2-3 DAYS!  It takes a lot of
> planning and patience,
> but I've stopped busting bolt heads off or stripping
> screws.  A persuasive tap
> with a hammer after soaking helps free them up.
> Good luck!
> Patti
> 
> --- On Mon, 7/28/08, D Riedel <stamuki at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> From: D Riedel <stamuki at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Roadsters] Sun-visor/rear-view mirror screws
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Monday, July 28, 2008, 12:14 PM
> 
> On a similar topic to the bolt heads... any hope of getting
> my
> sun-visor and rear-view assembly off?  I've tried WD-40
> so far without
> any success, but I'm reluctant to really twist hard in
> fear of
> deforming the phillips head and then never getting it off.
> Suggestions?
> 
> --
> Dave Riedel
> '69 2000
> Victoria, BC
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