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Runamok81
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Joined: April 19, 2010
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Location: Clemson, SC
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 Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 1:50 pm Post subject: Dometic drainage screw stuck! |
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I can't get my dometic fridge to light on propane yet. So, I'm following the advice on these pages.
http://www.vanagonauts.com/toto/Rebuild1/Refrigerator-Madness228.htm
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=288838
I'm going for the easy fixes first. Like shop-vac'ing the outside flue vent, and blowing into the drainage tube. One problem...
I cant get this screw loose!
Is it supposed to be that difficult to unscrew? You can see in the photo that I've banged it all to heck, and it is not budging. It can't be that hard to remove right?
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DAIZEE
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sorry but I don't think banging a screw is going to help. Perhaps soaking it in a rust reducer or another kind of lubricant?
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Runamok81
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| Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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| sorry but I don't think banging a screw is going to help. Perhaps soaking it in a rust reducer or another kind of lubricant? |
Just making sure I was banging on the right part. Looks like I'm off to my FLAPS to get some penetrating oil and soak this guy for awhile.
Can't believe this thing is that hard to turn! |
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DAIZEE
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| Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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Dometic Fridges YIKES!!!! 
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84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold) |
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Williamtaylor33
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Location: Arkansas
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Righty tighty lefty loosey. 
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