On a few projects ago, I had a similar issue. I tackled it by clamping down the back end of the nut with Vise Grips/ pliers and drilled out the head from the top. Clean deal and no damage.
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On a few projects ago, I had a similar issue. I tackled it by clamping down the back end of the nut with Vise Grips/ pliers and drilled out the head from the top. Clean deal and no damage.
Last edited by skill; 10-03-2015 at 06:20 PM.
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I thought I'd report back. I was able to remove the 2 rivnuts from the lower radiator shroud today...
Before:
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Cut away:
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Poked into the inner cavity:
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Actually there was a hole straight thorough the inner foam to the relief cavity for the front indicator lights so I was able to poke them all the way and remove them as I also have the whole front end off currently.....
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Thanks again for the tips on doing this job.
Dana
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