removing headers
Mar 14, 2014 | 06:13 PM
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From: chester
removing headers
hi i want to remove the headers on my classic sport without snapping the studs
two studs have already snapped from previous owners is there a away of doing it
Mar 14, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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From: Dewsbury (West Yorkshire)
you would need to warm them up with the oxy acetylene for them to undo
Mar 14, 2014 | 07:51 PM
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WD40 overnight has always worked for me. A good socket set and extensions are essential.
Mar 14, 2014 | 08:20 PM
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From: chester
iv give them a soak with wd40 but haven't tried to crack them because i know they will snap with my luck
Mar 14, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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From: rotherham
As Scooby Paul says, works a treat on downpipe bolts too
Mar 14, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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From: North Yorkshire / Boston, MA
Go for a proper penetrant (oh errr) rather than wd40. Plusgas or similar.
Mar 14, 2014 | 11:21 PM
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From: chester
im gonna try plus gas heard that its good stuff
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