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

[Paul]

  Sun visors are easy.  Wait until you try the upper a-arm spindle bushings!
I soaked them for almost two weeks and still bent the breaker bar!

Paul
JB BLASTER user
Ohio

-----Original Message-----

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:

> 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
> =============
> 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 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