This must be a tough question, 27 views and not one reply. I am thinking about trying to heat the screws but I'm afraid the heat won't transfer from the outer panel to the threaded part, any help?
I cant believe a drill bit wont drill a door panel screw? I did one here went right through it.Is the head still on the screw? are all of them giving you this much problem? maybe someone put in new screws and they are hardened? Rick Bradley tech2@chevyduty.com 1.816.741.8029 ext. 500
I think they are original equipment and they appear to be stainless steel. I've broken about 4 bits, cobalts and titanium and an ez-out. I tried using a cold chisel on one but only broke loose the nut that is welded to the inside of the door. I've taken that and put it in vice grips and it still won't come loose. I did break off a couple of screw heads, only making my problem worse. What I really need is to figure out how to attach the molding to the door without all this. I've tried the push on trim clips from pep boys but they seem awful flimsy. I'm thinking about finding a plastic wall anchor, gluing the trim clip and shoving that in the hole.
How about one of those manifold stud repair deals. The stud is hollow and the wire runs through the stud. You give it juice and it welds the stud to the old one. Just a thought. I've removed old studs by welding new one on before. You will probably need a real small welder for this. Don
Check this thread. http://iserver.chevyduty.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=read_count&om=73&forum=DCForumID8 Craig Hager tech1@chevyduty.com
You need to try a product called "KROIL". It is a fantastic penetrating oil used widely in industry. It is manufactured by Kano Laboratories and available in many industrial supply and restoration stores. Just apply a few drops, wait a short time and back the screws out. You might also try a hand impact driver available at most motorcycle accessory stores.
I had the same problem, and this is what I had to do. First , I had to heat the screw with a torch (oxy/acetelyne) just till it was nice and red but not melting. Then I drilled a hole slightly smaller than the screw, so that I wouldn't ruin the existing threads. Heating the screw breaks up the tensile strength. I then used a grinder tip on the end of a drill to grind off what was left of the screw head. If you are patient enough, this will work like a charm with minimal damage. For help on how to attach the panels, go to www.roddoors.com. There is some excellent hints and products there. Have fun, let me know how it goes. gonzalezrld@msn.com }>
