On Fri, 14 May 2004, Stan Wilder wrote:

> Sounds like you got Chinese Drill bits.
> Sometimes bumpers are heat treated and require a quality sharp drill bit and
> a little light weight oil to get started.
> Might also start with a smaller 1/8" bit as a pilot and then go to the 1/4"
> bit.
> If you think that bumper is tough you need to try some good quality
> stainless steel, saliva is the best lubricant on stainless.

I had to drill out a roll pin the other day, while fixing a shift lever
for an '85 Golf, and it took way longer than I expected.  I had no idea
roll pins were made out of such hard metal.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon
'82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel