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Natty · 07-29-2002, 07:31 AM

2 of the 4 screws on my speaker enclosure on my door are stuck. The metal is kind of soft too, so I don't want to strip them.
I dremeled out the black enclosure, soaked in WD-40 over night, and tapped the screws alot, but this didn't do it.
Any other suggestings? Is there some "mystery solvent" that will break it loose? Maybe Nissan used threadlocker.
Should I risk heating my door and the screw up with a propane torch, then coolingthe bolt with an ice cube?
Thanks in advance  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>
Jeff

DriftMonkey · 07-29-2002, 08:24 AM

i had problems with the screws that hold my license plateon and i used "liquid wrench".  its kind of like WD40 but works alot better imo. it comes in a can and in a little sqeezie bottle but i find that the can works better.. o well thats what i used i hope this helps....i really cant think of anything else....

Tyler Durdan · 07-29-2002, 03:34 PM

I ran into the same problem on my driver's side speaker (up front).  I just took some lubricant (can of grease found at any local Autozone) and a toothpick.  I dipped the toothpick in the lube, then just squeezed down and made a circle around the screw...did the trick.  Where are you located at Natty?  If it's anywhere near me, I'd be happy to give a fellow 240 owner a hand...I am only offering cuz you posted on my topic earlier about the project taking you a while.

07-29-2002, 07:31 AM	#1
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2 of the 4 screws on my speaker enclosure on my door are stuck. The metal is kind of soft too, so I don't want to strip them. I dremeled out the black enclosure, soaked in WD-40 over night, and tapped the screws alot, but this didn't do it. Any other suggestings? Is there some "mystery solvent" that will break it loose? Maybe Nissan used threadlocker. Should I risk heating my door and the screw up with a propane torch, then coolingthe bolt with an ice cube? Thanks in advance  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'> Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

07-29-2002, 08:24 AM	#2
DriftMonkey Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i had problems with the screws that hold my license plateon and i used "liquid wrench".  its kind of like WD40 but works alot better imo. it comes in a can and in a little sqeezie bottle but i find that the can works better.. o well thats what i used i hope this helps....i really cant think of anything else.... __________________ Coastek240 still owes me a bumper or 82 bucks, which ever he decieds to send first.

07-29-2002, 03:34 PM	#3
Tyler Durdan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Don't mess with Texas Posts: 546 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I ran into the same problem on my driver's side speaker (up front).  I just took some lubricant (can of grease found at any local Autozone) and a toothpick.  I dipped the toothpick in the lube, then just squeezed down and made a circle around the screw...did the trick.  Where are you located at Natty?  If it's anywhere near me, I'd be happy to give a fellow 240 owner a hand...I am only offering cuz you posted on my topic earlier about the project taking you a while. __________________ "Pure adrenaline attached to a license plate.  Isn't it time to experience one yourself?"                           -Dan Gurney Turbo for Sale