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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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how to take off rusted screws

i wanna take off the screws that are on my plates, but they wont come off. damn things are rust all the way. i use force and i only rounded it some, so i stop trying to take it off. is there another way to get them off?
Old Apr 21, 2004 | 07:42 AM
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spray some wd40 or any kind of super lubricant rust remover on them and let it sit for about 5 mins then they should be ready to come off...
Old Apr 21, 2004 | 07:47 AM
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if possible spray some WD40 in a little baggy and somehow affix it to the bolt...so the bolt just soaks in it for a while...that works well for me on easy to get to bolts...
Old Apr 21, 2004 | 07:57 AM
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pb blaster works wonders
Old Apr 21, 2004 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by SzeMan4
pb blaster works wonders

I would use PB before using WD-40.
Old Apr 21, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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If they're too rounded out just drill them out and pick up a new stainless pair for a couple of bucks.
Old Apr 21, 2004 | 09:47 AM
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yah pb-blaster, mechanics best friend for anything, love that stuff
Old Apr 21, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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got a dremel? cut a slot in the head and use a flat head screwdriver
Old Apr 21, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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thx guys, where can i get pb-blaster? petboys, autobarn?
Old Apr 21, 2004 | 11:08 AM
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Just get a set of easy-outs and all you will need is a drill and a couple small drill bits.
Old Apr 21, 2004 | 12:00 PM
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Go to sears and get Bolt Off Bolt Remover Set.
I had to get bolts off cat converter and it worked like a charm.
Old Apr 21, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by real_ironman
Go to sears and get Bolt Off Bolt Remover Set.
I had to get bolts off cat converter and it worked like a charm.
they are a little pricey for what you are getting but they work like a charm when you need them
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