Richard O'Halloran (ohalloran@IATRONET.NET) said on the date of 9/17/98 6:18 PM >Just when my brake fluid change was going well the bleeder screw LR wheel >will not budge! I can't shift it at all and now the nut head is rounded >off!! I didn't twist that hard, honest. I tried WD40 to loosen it but it >didn't help. I guess I could have used my pipe fitting wrench and really >forced it but I don't want to shear the thing off!! Any ideas or do I just >slink into my dealer and sheepishly ask for help.
First, get the new bleeder screws. Then use heat. Bernz-O-Matic torches are nice and cheap. _________________________________________________________ Bob O'Shaughnessy, Columbus, OH vanagon@columbus.rr.com 85GL with basic Westy interior 74 Bus (Dad's) 72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96 cat, 98 Kid |
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