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Wall

New Member

• Dec 12, 2012

• #1

Help, im trying to remove the rear seats out of my rr to give a good clean and refurb, however i can not for the life of me undo the star shaped screw that holds them in place using the t30 screwdriver which fits perfect. Ive bent two screwdrivers trying so far.
Any advice welcome.
Dan Wall

 

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desertdude

Member

• Dec 12, 2012

• #2

WD40, Heat, A few good knocks of the hammer

 

Grit Valve

2000 4.6 Vouge

• Dec 12, 2012

• #3

Try a T lever bar rather than a screw driver you have more leverage a soaking in proper penetrating fluid and as said a few short sharp light taps on its head to try and break a rust seal should do it .

 

rodntod

Active Member

• Dec 12, 2012

• #4

Wall said:

Help, im trying to remove the rear seats out of my rr to give a good clean and refurb, however i can not for the life of me undo the star shaped screw that holds them in place using the t30 screwdriver which fits perfect. Ive bent two screwdrivers trying so far.
Any advice welcome.
Dan Wall

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Better with a T30 stub driven by socket and ratchet

 

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Wall

New Member

• Dec 13, 2012

• #5

rodntod,
i have the t30 stub, got told if i try with a socket and ratchet then i run the possability of shearing it off due to its age, 1998. then im in a world off poo. whats your thoughts.
Dan

 

Grit Valve

2000 4.6 Vouge

• Dec 13, 2012

• #6

If its going to shear therei is nothing you can do , you can drill and retap it if needbe or put a helicore in.

 

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Endeleus

Active Member

• Dec 13, 2012

• #7

Give a good soak overnight with a decent penetrating spray (I recommend Plus Gas) and then use your socket.

Mine were a bit of an effort to get out, but some Plus Gas, a few taps with a mallet and a decent socket driver did the job.

 

sas1810

New Member

• Dec 13, 2012

• #8

can you see the threads from under the car? if so, spray ti there and as said, leave it over night. then spray again in the morning to make sure.