[Healeys] front end removal problem

[Austin Healey]

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 at 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 at autox.team.net [mailto:
> healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Austin Healey
> Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 11:53 AM
> To: healeys at 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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