[TR] broken strut bolt, no TR

pethier at comcast.net pethier at comcast.net
Sat Sep 25 20:58:35 MDT 2010


> So now in order to replace the strut someone will have to drill out
> the old one from the hole in the hatch. B If that fails we'll have to
> replace the entire hatch, I guess. B What are the odds that whoever
> tries to do this will break off an easy-out bit in the old bolt?


Soak it with Kroil or PB blaster. B Then drill it out with a LEFT-HANDED
drill. B Don't forget to run the drill motor in reverse.



Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
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