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hi Im trying to remove the doors from both my vk and a vl I am wrecking and am trying to push the pin out but all that is happening is the punch we are using is breaking
is there a trick to this what am i doing wrong? can anyone shed any light on this koz its getting really annoying as I'm trying to prep the car for paint soon.
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the punch is breaking???
is it the right size??
it shouldnt break i have done plenty....get the right size and punch down from the top
keep it straight..punch the pin half way out, and pull the pin the rest of the way
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Soak the pins every day with WD40 for a week before trying it again.
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OK thanks for that can you tell me what size the punch is then? because i am probably using the wrong sized one also is there a trick to getting the front and rear windscreen and quarter windows out?
Ive been told they are glued in from factory but th
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You can buy a special pin removal tool for Commodore door pins. Its a rod with a screw on end which goes through the pin. You then screw the end on and use the bar provided and a hammer to whack the pin out (pull it through) from the easy side.
I got m
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The rear screens on both pop out like the old style ones. Tease up the rubber & push them out with your feet.
Front screen in the VK also works like that (but will most likely break unless youre experienced & patient).
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you were right about the front screen i had an attempt at getting the urethane out and it cracked so its going with the car now. annoying because i need one for my vk.
next question how do i get the wiper jets out and the accelerator pedal assembly ou
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The wiper jets snap in place. Its easiest to get 2 small screwdrivers & jam them into each side the jet from underneath, to release the snap-clips.
VK & VL screens are different - the VL has the black paint mask - it looks crap if you try to fit it to |
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Im in Melbourne so Sydney is a bit far to travel. does anyone in Melbourne have a good condition tinted windscreen for a vk?
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Trade price a brand new and fitted tinted screen would be about $165. Ring around and tell them you want it done for $165 cash, and if you can get a better price, you are doing well. They will supply and fit on site the new screen for you. Look in the Yel |
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