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Subject:Re: Re-use Used Steering Coupling Disks? (PICS)
From:neil N
Date:Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:00:56 -0800

How do Vice grips save the lock nut?

:)

On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 3:05 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> If you use vise-grips on the fasteners you won't have to buy new ones
> or replace them with non-breakaway bolt. Just use the same one again.
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 4:57 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hmm....
>>
>> yah I'm going outside now. Was curious about how best to get at it.
>>
>> Thanks for the tip. Removing the steering column from the dash etc.
>> doesn't take long.
>>
>> Neil.
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 2:35 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> ......I used a wonderbar to pry some distance
>>> between the steering components where the disk fit into place. Since
>>> then, having easily removed the steering column and shaft to pull the
>>> dash, I'd spend a few minutes doing that that all the frustrating
>>> prying.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>
>

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