Re: [doc] Removal of rusty screws

["dmcnorway" <delorean@xxxx>]

AFAIK, these panels must be loosened in order to adjust the fender 
and quarterpanel so that they align with the door.

Stian

--- In doc-uk@xxxx, Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx> wrote:
> Why do you wnat to remove those panels anyway, Stian?
> 
> Martin
> #1458
> 
> Johnstone Richard wrote:
> 
> >I don't know about removal of the screws, as mine never had them. 
Had some
> >dodgy aftermarket rockers fitted badly.
> >Have you tried WD40 or rust penetrating oil to help free them up.
> >If you want to remove the rockers, be careful. The top of the 
trim is held
> >on to the undersill of the car using plastic clips that grab 
little metal
> >tree things.
> >These will break off if you remove the rocker.
> >Putting new clips on after is not easy either, as far as I know no
> >aftermarket supply of these has been found, and the 20 year 
old "new" clips,
> >well the plastic is old and breaks when you try to flex it (ie 
attach the
> >rocker)
> > 
> >Richard Johnstone
> >VIN #2727
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Stian Birkeland [mailto:delorean@xxxx]
> >Sent: 06 June 2002 16:25
> >To: dmcnews@xxxx; DOC UK
> >Subject: [doc] Removal of rusty screws
> >
> >
> >Hm - I tried to remove the rusty screws under the DeLorean (the 
screws
> >securing the rocker panels) with no luck.
> >How do you loosen these? They are very hard to get to, the heads 
are very
> >flat and the pattern almost none. My screwdriver can't get a good 
grip.
> >Please advise.
> > 
> >Stian Birkeland
> >Norway
> >VIN # 06759
> > 
> >