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[hitchinbloke]

I have a old rotton door, and I now have a shiny new one. How do I remove the old one to replace it. I can't get near any of the screw hole....

[petey81]

Go under wing/flitch panel. You may need to soak the bolts to loosen them up.

[hitchinbloke]

Ouch. That will not be easy haha Bugger

[petey81]

I bought these very easy.

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[hitchinbloke]

Cool thanks

[mini93]

undo the bolts, snap every single one, swear, cry, hope the new doors have good threads and nuts... refit, done

[hitchinbloke]

Haha the New door has good nuts and threads haha

[alex-95]

Give the nut/bolts a wire brush, as above soak them in penetrating oil, then loosen them a tad and tighten them back up to free the rusty bond, you'll probably have to do this a few times. they are 7/16" by the way

[Stu.]

It's sometimes best to try and tighten the nut before trying to undo it. It sometimes works, sometimes not. It's best not to lose patience. Take your time and use plenty of release spray before and during removal.

[hitchinbloke]

Cheers Guys. I have done minis befo're, I seem to have dropped a massive one when buying this one, keeps getting worse

[hitchinbloke]

Right. Have all off part from the top one which seems to be proper buggered. Nothing will grip it. Can I drill the bolt off?

[petey81]

I bet you the tools i mentioned will.

[rodandtom]

You can buy sockets that are specifically designed to grip rounded bolts. I'm not sure what the brand is. As long as you have soaked and soaked the nut to penetrate the rust they may help you.

 

Rod

[petey81]

I put a link up.

[alex-95]

You can tap a slightly smaller socket on it, then undo it.