Targa top removal
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Instructor
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Targa top removal
What is the targa top made out of on a 96? Is it glass or Lexan or what? The star on the inside of the bolt stripped out and now I need some ideas on getting it out. Thanks in advance for the info.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Targa top removal (catdaddy)
Its a tough one...Sears sells a Stripped screw removal tool you may want to try. I think it goes for 20 bucks. Sears.com ..................................
Sears Item #00952154000
Mfr. Model #52154
Sears Item #00952154000
Mfr. Model #52154
Burning Brakes
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From: Sumter, SC
Re: Targa top removal (catdaddy)
If you can find a tap and die set you could tread a left hand bolt into the opening. If you can't find a left handed one, maybe you could put a bolt in with right hand threads but use a loctite, or jb weld to hold it in place while you remove it. Last idea would be to grind off the head or drill it out. A dremel tool would probably do it.
Good luck
Good luck
Racer
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Re: Targa top removal (Curtis629)
If you remove the entire plastic molding piece lining the top of the windshield (where the visors mount)- the screw is behind, you probably could get a better shot at it... Maybe even with some vice grips.
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Re: Targa top removal (catdaddy)
What is the targa top made out of on a 96? Is it glass or Lexan or what? The star on the inside of the bolt stripped out and now I need some ideas on getting it out. Thanks in advance for the info.
[Modified by catdaddy, 2:39 PM 2/4/2002]
[Modified by catdaddy, 2:39 PM 2/4/2002]
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