help in removing air vent knobs
Oct 6, 2009 | 04:51 AM
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Drifting
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help in removing air vent *****
Trying to remove the air vent ***** on my 76 but having difficulties. Cannot find the right size allen key to fit, any suggestions?
Jim
Oct 6, 2009 | 06:21 AM
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you need to find the right size allen key... simple as that.. only way I know to do it..
Oct 6, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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joewill
you need to find the right size allen key... simple as that.. only way I know to do it..
i will have to try the hardware shops again!!
Oct 6, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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A number 2 metric fits in the ones I have on the self here. Only my metrics allen keys are in a carrier with sizes called out. I would guess that the SAE equivalent size would work too.
Oct 6, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Hey Jim........What was the problem getting intouch with tirerack?...
You want me to see if I can get you any info?............
Update.........I called their 800 number. They ship to Australia....
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Oct 6, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Hey Jim........What was the problem getting intouch with tirerack?...
You want me to see if I can get you any info?............
Update.........I called their 800 number. They ship to Australia....
Hi Dan, thanks for that. i have tried sending emails and calling but i havent had any luck!!!
Jim
Oct 6, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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A number 2 metric fits in the ones I have on the self here. Only my metrics allen keys are in a carrier with sizes called out. I would guess that the SAE equivalent size would work too.
thanks for the info, will chase up!!
Oct 7, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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if the allen nut is rounded off, then you could always just destroy to **** to get it off, then just replace it with a new one you can get at most parts houses.
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Oct 8, 2009 | 12:44 AM
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Hi jimo. I checked my SAE allen key sizes and came up with 5/64 to unfasten those vent **** setscrews.
Not sure if you still needed and wanted to add my .02, just in case.
Good Luck.
Oct 8, 2009 | 02:29 AM
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Hi jimo. I checked my SAE allen key sizes and came up with 5/64 to unfasten those vent **** setscrews.
Not sure if you still needed and wanted to add my .02, just in case.
Good Luck.
Hi Dustup7T2, thanks for the info.