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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:31 am |
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Joined: Mar 30, 2010 Posts: 1363
Trade Rating: +6
Location: East Sussex
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hey guys, quick help needed. trying to get the scuttle pannel off.
got the bolts off my front wipers with a bit of help from some wd40. but cant seem to get the wiper off the bolts.
there a special trick to it? dont want to just force it off and break them.
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| 1992 White 205 Rallye - S2 Engine
2000 Saxo VTS MKII - Silver - For Sale | |
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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:33 am |
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Joined: Nov 27, 2010 Posts: 11519
Trade Rating: +10
Location: What's it to you? ? ?
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Use the correct tool for the job.
Wiper arm puller.
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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:34 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 13077
Trade Rating: +65
Location: England
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Tap it with a hammer, that worked for me
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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:55 am |
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Joined: Mar 30, 2010 Posts: 1363
Trade Rating: +6
Location: East Sussex
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will have another bash at that when im feeling braver lol rather not pay £10-15 for a tool just to get them off lol
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| 1992 White 205 Rallye - S2 Engine
2000 Saxo VTS MKII - Silver - For Sale | |
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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:27 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 5120
Trade Rating: +19
Location: Raunds, Northamptonshire
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i put a spanner under were the arm attaches and leaver up while tapping with rubber mallet.
seemed to work a treat
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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 10:28 am |
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Joined: Mar 30, 2010 Posts: 1363
Trade Rating: +6
Location: East Sussex
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yea i had two pry bars under the attack point, so ill try again tomorow and give the bolt a tap with a mallet.
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| 1992 White 205 Rallye - S2 Engine
2000 Saxo VTS MKII - Silver - For Sale | |
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Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 11:08 am |
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Joined: Jun 28, 2011 Posts: 163
Trade Rating: 0
Location: South Wales
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Ive used a crow bar in the past if that helps? lol
Just be careful not to damage any areas around the wipers
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Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 11:27 am |
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Joined: Jun 19, 2010 Posts: 1600
Trade Rating: +4
Location: South Bucks
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Tried wiggling the arm?
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Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 11:36 am |
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Joined: Mar 30, 2010 Posts: 1363
Trade Rating: +6
Location: East Sussex
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yea gave it a wiggle.
will give it a tap with the mallet soon. repainting my washer jets and wiper cover first.
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| 1992 White 205 Rallye - S2 Engine
2000 Saxo VTS MKII - Silver - For Sale | |
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