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Originally Posted by Graham
Checked it more closely, and there is some rust and the rubber bumper had separated, so I took it off. Not so sure I can get that bolt out! Soaking at present!
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Been trying to get the bolt out that holds the rubber buffer in place. Even after spraying rust penetrant in for a couple of days, that bolt won't budge. It is just an allen capscrew. I used a good quality allen key but it turned in the screw's socket, likely ruining it.
Question - Has anyone removed this buffer? The rubber appears to fit over a steel cup washer. Is that washer an integral part of the buffer? This is what it looks like:
This is other side which should also take off:
Any suggestions on how to get that bolt out, preferably without ruining thread welcomed!
- There is not much room to drill it out - maybe I need an angle drill?
- Vice grips - Cup washer limits access, but I can flatten it out, But VG will probably chew up the head.
- Heat - may be able to get small torch in there.
Stupid job considering those buffers don't do anything
. Mainly wanting to gain access so I can repair rust.