Removing stuck windshield hinge screws (1 Viewer)

[cvan1971man]

Trying to remove stuck windshield hinge screws to install side view mirrors.

Everything is painted or I would try to heat the screw up to remove

 

[Mark Jennings]

I’d spay some WD around if for a few days then use a small hammer impact. Then when you go to reinstall, use a bit of never seize.


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Hand Impact Driver

 

[Unimogguy]

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Trying to remove stuck windshield hinge screws to install side view mirrors.

Everything is painted or I would try to heat the screw up to remove

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When I took my windshield frame off to replace it with a Safari frame. I used this successfully on my ‘63 to remove those screws. That and 1/2 a can of PB Blaster.

 

[dazerb]

I am struggling with mine too. SOAKED multiple times with PB, even on the backside. Have wacked with BFH, 3/8 air hammer with screws bit, tighten and loosen - no budge. I'm willing to heat, but what is best way with that screw head?
I can reach behind above the kick vent (even wire brushed back side of screws)
Do i have to pull my top and drop windshield?
What is best tool to heat the screw?

 

[MOTOV8R]

I didn’t have much luck with the impact driver. I tended to damage the heads. I did have good luck using a large phillips with the hex base. I put a box end wrench on it and leaned my shoulder into the screwdriver while turning the box end wrench. Also works with an assistant to help turn the wrench.

 

[middlecalf]

Whatever driver you use make sure you’re using a large JIS bit, not a phillips.

 

[miller]

Also a dab of valve grinding compound on the screw head helps to get a better bite.

 

[45Dougal]

I used my power driver on high torque setting, with whatever bit fitted best into the (now somewhat mullered) crosshead screws.

Actually used a flat bit on one of them, and got them all out eventually. Get a good stance, and put all your weight on it.