Never, ever had a spot of trouble. Done it to countless Rabbits & Jettas, and a few vans. Realize, you don't just haul off and whack it like it's a mole. You give it a rap. A nice, controlled rap. Maybe you'd prefer to tap. They come loose in a snap. Think you need penetrants? Don't fall into that trap, You don't need that crap. Out of applicable rhymes I'll call this a wrap And go take a nap. -Jack the Donkey PS. Send coffee! For the love of god, send coffee!
On Jul 14, 2004, at 12:56 AM, Calle Fallberg wrote: > Ouch ! > Sounds like a good chance that you spoil the thread and end up > changing the > whole mechanism ! > I used a hot-air gun, some wd-40 or if it was CRC-556, penetrating > oil, a > welding plier and a screwdriver ! > I took the nut away, heated the stud a bit and then soaked it with oil. > After a while when the thing had cooled off I soaked it again and > gently > twisted the wiper arm - down by the stud - with the pliers and used the > screwdriver to lever a bit underneath. > I also used an old t-shirt to protect the paint ! > Worked for me :) > > IF you´re going to whack the stud, keep the loosened nut threaded on > the > top for protection ! > > Calle > >> Something that can work is to remove the 10mm nut, then give the >> threaded stud a rap with a hammer. >> >> -Simon |
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