[DeTomaso] Arm Rest Removal Problem

[Mikael]

Is it not possible to gently insert a screwdriver from beneath, press with
your hand on the thingy that's turning to keep it still? Often it's only the
first 90 degrees that's the problem. Better than a screwdriver could be a
tool to remove fasteners, it's like a fork so it'll hold better onto the
thingy.

Mikael

-----Oprindelig meddelelse-----
Fra: Jeff Udelson [mailto:jefude at yahoo.com] 
Sendt: 20. december 2012 19:35
Til: POCA List
Emne: [DeTomaso] Arm Rest Removal Problem

"If
you push a short metal tube in the armrest hole you may be able to drill
away the screw head without damaging the armrest."
 
"The
tube will protect the armrest, but it will not keep the screw
 and threaded insert from turning when
drilling. 
If the tube ID was slightly smaller than the screw head, it (the tube) could
be driven over the screw head and then held with vise grips while drilling
that might work."
 


John,this was my concern also. The Phillips head bolt needs to be locked to
even have a chance for the head to be drilled off. However as the drill bit
begins to remove the head of the bolt it is probably going to break loose
and spin. It looks like it is going to be a major PIA.
 
I
have 2 of the four fasteners with this problem. And am disappointed in the
poor design over the original nylon fastener. The threaded sleeve should
have been tack welded (instead of press fitted) to avoid this problem.
Hopefully when I am able to get these removed a vendor has the original
nylon type for me to use.
 
Thanks
to all for your suggestions.
Jeff