I usually soak fasteners in a product called OSPHO, which is a rust converter available at most hardware stores, only cause I have it around for other uses around the house. As for the light bulbs, I have a bulb removal tool that was left over from my old telephone repair days. Jensen tools has one at: http://www.jensentools2.com/family.asp?lang=eng&parent_id=8690&parent_name=L amp+Extractor&dept_id=405. If you're real careful with a needle nose pliers, you can sometimes get it out intact, but if its burned out anyway you can remove it in pieces. Tim Hannink Winter Park, Florida Goldibox - 1987 Wolfsburg Edition Westfalia Camper
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Dave Baker Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 11:44 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: 2 Questions
Morning, folks. Today I have two questions for the list. Here goes... 1. According to Haynes, the dash lights just push into their plastic sockets. I untwisted the sockets and removed them from the instrument panel, but I'll be durned if I can get the lamps themselves out of their plastic holders. What's the trick? 2. Anyone know of a good way to clean up screws and fasteners (e.g., bolts, washers, etc.)? As I remove and replace components, I'd like to reuse as much hardware as possible but remove any rust or scale that's formed. I'll be waiting for your comments. Thanks. Dave in KC 95 Westy (with working brake lights) http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/westy.htm |
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