I agree. When I did my dash I went and bought "VISEGRIP" brand locking pliers. They worked great. I do have to re-do the job this year as the foam I used for the flaps was to stiff. It will not let the flaps close all the way. Pat Callaghan 87 Westy GL 90 626 LX Portland, OR. ----- Original Message ----- From: "mark drillock" <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 10:50 AM Subject: Re: Front heater core
> The 2 bolts can be removed with vise grips. Get a new pair of USA made > ones so that the teeth will be sharp and the pliers won't flex too much. > Hit the heads of the bolts a few times sharply with a hammer first. I > have pulled many dashes and never drilled any of these bolt heads. > > Mark |
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