RS Rear window Nuts Rust

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RS Rear window Nuts Rust

Postby Ice 159 on Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:10 pm

Hi Guys,

Just wondering if there is a solution or a write up to this problem?

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Re: RS Rear window Nuts Rust

Postby Whitterz on Mon Sep 02, 2013 4:28 pm

The three nut covers you mean? I managed to get the rust run down the window stain off with a clay bar
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Re: RS Rear window Nuts Rust

Postby Ice 159 on Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:19 pm

Yes mate, I cannot seem to remove them. Even the screw from the inside won't budge. Any further ideas? Someone suggested drilling them out?!
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Re: RS Rear window Nuts Rust

Postby Whitterz on Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:40 pm

I've only just picked up my RS, thats been stood for 3 years. 2 pairs of grips might work ?
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Re: RS Rear window Nuts Rust

Postby RS EDDIE on Tue Sep 03, 2013 12:19 am

Remove rear windows and soak the sandwich nuts in wd40 a few times.

Cover a pair of pliers with electrical tape around the jaws.

Place window between your legs kneeling down, and peel the inside rubber caps off.

Hold this side of the nut with a fat headed phillips screwdriver.

Grip the outer dome with the pliers tight.

With max pressure to the phillips, turn ( anti clockwise) against the tightly held outer dome.

They should begin to spin apart. :D
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Re: RS Rear window Nuts Rust

Postby Ice 159 on Tue Sep 03, 2013 11:32 am

Good Man I will give that a go ! :)
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Re: RS Rear window Nuts Rust

Postby andymac on Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:53 am

Ideally soak in wd40 or deblocking oil for a period of time before attempting to disassemble, it doesn't penetrate immediately (unfortunately!).
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