I agree.  When I did my dash I went and bought "VISEGRIP" brand
locking pliers.  They worked great.  I do have to re-do the job this year as
the foam I used for the flaps was to stiff.  It will not let the flaps close
all the way.

Pat Callaghan
87 Westy GL
90 626 LX
Portland, OR.

----- Original Message -----
From: "mark drillock" <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 10:50 AM
Subject: Re: Front heater core

> The 2 bolts can be removed with vise grips. Get a new pair of USA made
> ones so that the teeth will be sharp and the pliers won't flex too much.
> Hit the heads of the bolts a few times sharply with a hammer first. I
> have pulled many dashes and never drilled any of these bolt heads.
>
> Mark