Re: Torsion bar retainers (stuck & otherwise)

["janvdwouw" <jvdwouw@xxxx>]

> If the torsion bar retainer rotates while in its usual position
> against the car body, it will hit and damage the rear window 
[snip]
> Question is: how to help poor Bastiaan. 

Just a quick thought, not sure if thie is possible:
On the left side, seen from the back, the retainer wants to 
unwind counterclockwise. So the retainer and Torsionbar 
are stuck that way.
Would it be possible to leave the bracket in place, put the
hex tool into the T-bar and torque it up a little MORE with
the retainer in place? I think this clockwise motion COULD
get the bar free from the retainer.
After freeing it, you could lessen torque held onto the tool
so the bolts in the retainer can be removed...

It's just an idea; when I had trouble getting a lugnut OFF,
I torqued it UP a little, afte which it came off without any trouble.

Jan van de Wouw
Thinking Different... Using a Mac...
Living the Dream... Driving a DeLorean...

#05141 "Dagger" since Sept. 2000

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