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Old 05-02-2007, 09:45 PM
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today iwanteed to change the air filter, but the screws holding my air filter cover are tied down hard..... i used penetrating oil and wd-40 on them, i used a phillips head screw driver and i even used a pwoerdrill with a phillips head, still didnt pry even a little bit??? what else can i do, is the last resort taking it off and buying a new airbox?
 
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Old 05-02-2007, 09:58 PM
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dont the screws also have a 8mm bolt head. if they dont i would try some PB Blaster let it set for a few then try again. Or you can buy a tool that has a phillips on the end and you wack it with a hammer. I cant think of whats its call, but you usethis on rotors to get those little screws out.
 
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Old 05-02-2007, 10:03 PM
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yea i believe it does, it has a bolt at theh alf end of the screw, i used penetrating oil and wd-40 and soaked it on the screws, will pb blaster really be more effective?
 
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Old 05-02-2007, 10:29 PM
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PB Blaster is the shiznit i use it all the time its great
 
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Old 05-02-2007, 10:33 PM
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to be honest, i doubt its gunna help its really on their tight, anyone else have any suggestiosn?
 
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Old 05-02-2007, 10:35 PM
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im telling ya man PB Blaster. either that or you can break the srews with a socket and ratchet, or you can go buy a new filter box.
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Old 05-02-2007, 10:39 PM
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how would i break it with a socket and ratchet?
 
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Old 05-02-2007, 10:43 PM
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didnt you say that the heads of the screws have a phillps and a 8mm head??
 
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Old 05-02-2007, 11:02 PM
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drill through em?
 
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8mm is the heads.... try a ratchet.... or drill em' out and get new ones....
 


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