Good morning. I’ve been a member of the forum since 2007, but this is the first time I’m posting a query. I’m in the process of repainting my TR3B and have removed the front doors and fenders in order to paint the inner fenders and A posts. Some of the door hinge screws on the A post will not budge even though I’ve been spraying them daily with Liquid Wrench, WD-40 and PB Blaster. I’ve tried regular flat head screwdrivers, hand impact driver with a heavy 10 lb hammer and have even tried using an impact bit attached to a ratchet and breaker bar to no avail. I don’t want to use any heat, to avoid having to remove the carpeted interior side panel.
My next step was going to be the use of an air impact hammer, but a friend said that this might damage the A post. He advised me to drill them out, which I previously thought be be a last resort for fear of damaging the captured nuts.
Does anyone have any suggestions, recommendations, etc.
Thanks, and stay safe.
My next step was going to be the use of an air impact hammer, but a friend said that this might damage the A post. He advised me to drill them out, which I previously thought be be a last resort for fear of damaging the captured nuts.
Does anyone have any suggestions, recommendations, etc.
Thanks, and stay safe.