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nobrakes Samba Member
Joined: March 23, 2004 Posts: 309 Location: Houston
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Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 7:57 am Post subject: Hinge screws |
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Anyone know where I can find a screwdriver bit to fit the hinge screws ? I bought a 3/8 butterfly impact wrench but can't find a bit anywhere. _________________ If your not workin or cleanin your not looking hard enough. |
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7thing3 Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2003 Posts: 473 Location: Cleveland, OH
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Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 10:00 am Post subject: |
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I went to a Sears Hardware store and bought the biggest bit they had (I can't remember the size) that fit into a standard 3/8 socket wrench. Still would not budge. I finally used an extractor bit--it came out but of course it chewed it all up. I was putting a mirror hinge on before I had it painted so I didn't care if the screw got damaged, I just used another and it was painted over.
Bob Vila _________________ '73 Thing--Ted
'77 Super Beetle Convertible
'87 Vanagon GL Syncro
'84 Mercedes 280 CE |
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edgy Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2003 Posts: 424 Location: Bel Air, Maryland
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Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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I have a 1/2 drive impact wrench that you hit with a hammer. I use a #4 phillips bit. THey have always come and and do not strip out. |
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nthang Sambassador
Joined: February 05, 2003 Posts: 158 Location: Up Stream
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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 5:16 am Post subject: |
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I like Sears, too, for tools. Those are the same screws as on the hood and deck lid hinges, I think. Of course use a penetrant. Try using some propane heat on the hinge and tapping it (an educated whack) before removal. I used a bigassed philips screwdriver with a pair of kingsized vise-grips, leaning into it. No problems.
Mike Basso at Things Unlimited with send you all the stock screws that you need for nothing: http://www.thingsunlimited.net/ . _________________ NTHANG, LLC |
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nobrakes Samba Member
Joined: March 23, 2004 Posts: 309 Location: Houston
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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 5:29 am Post subject: |
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I checked Sears again and they have a 3/8 drive #4 bit, funny last month I looked at every page on their website with no luck.
Thanks guys. _________________ If your not workin or cleanin your not looking hard enough. |
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bljones Resident Wit
Joined: February 08, 2002 Posts: 2377 Location: ontario canada
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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 8:12 am Post subject: |
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I use a big honkin' Husky #4 phillips screwdriver- it's got a hex on the shaft just below the handle, so I slide a box end wrench on it, and as nthang said, lean into it, and slowwwly twist... after liberally spraying with PB Blaster for a day beforehand. I don't like impact drivers for this stuff- the metal of the screws is too soft, and dollars to donuts, you'll bugger 'em up, or worse, walk your impact driver across the bodywork. _________________ OG JHC
Author of Original Rant #1
"It stingd itself to dead... now that is control on you"
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edgy Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2003 Posts: 424 Location: Bel Air, Maryland
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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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Good point, while I have an impact driver, I don't actually hit it when loosening the screws in the hinges! |
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nobrakes Samba Member
Joined: March 23, 2004 Posts: 309 Location: Houston
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 4:49 am Post subject: |
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Well the 3/8 butterfly impact and Sears #4 bit worked fantastic, the screws came right out and the screws themselves don't have a mark on them. This is the best way to remove the screws IMHO. _________________ If your not workin or cleanin your not looking hard enough. |
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Chris181Westy Samba Member
Joined: August 05, 2003 Posts: 148 Location: Michigan, The Third Coast!
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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I need to do this as well. I have not done so out of fear of stripping the screws. But a #4bit you say, I need to go get one! The studs on my door hinges are wore out. My doors don't close worth a crap. I have replacements to install just need to sack up and do it. _________________ "So we went for a spin in the country
To feel the wind in our hair
To feel the power of my engine
To feel the thrill of desire"
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7thing3 Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2003 Posts: 473 Location: Cleveland, OH
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 6:42 am Post subject: |
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Maybe you want to tape some thick cardboard or something around the hinge just in case you slip. _________________ '73 Thing--Ted
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'87 Vanagon GL Syncro
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nobrakes Samba Member
Joined: March 23, 2004 Posts: 309 Location: Houston
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 11:01 am Post subject: |
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The cardboard would be good insurance but the 3/8 butterfly is very easy to control, I didn't notice any tendency to jump out of the screw but if I had nice paint I might protect it just in case. _________________ If your not workin or cleanin your not looking hard enough. |
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