any tips for getting the swirl tank screw out?

[MickC]

Call me a wimp, but I can't manage to get the brass screw on the swirl tank of my 99 (serpentine) chim

Screwdriver not a hope, using a spanner as a lever is a no go either - it seems to be completely tight and won't unscrew. I'm wanting to check the coolant levels and bleed the rad, but not much hope without getting the header tank screw off!

Anyone any ideas - are there any tools you guys use or any tips you could give me?

Thanks

[Apache]

put a C spanner in lengthwise, if you need more leverage slot a large ring spanner over that

edited to add wimp!

>> Edited by Apache on Saturday 19th July 18:31

[chimi500]

Used a chisel ( how u spell dat ) to get mine off, didnt have a screwdriver big enough!

also edited to add wimp

>> Edited by chimi500 on Saturday 19th July 18:38

[Trefor]

When the swirl pot/engine is warm you can loosen the brass screw quite easily. Only slacken it off though - don't loosen it all the way off when it is under pressure. Then, when everything has cooled down it is easy to undo.

I use the 'shaft' of a large screwdriver sideways in the groove to give enough leverage.

T/.

[spend]

Kettle of hot water? ( Old mechanics method taught to me in days of pre-unit bikes)

Dave

[shpub]

As described in Bible 2, a two foot long pry bar is perfect for this. I copperslip the plug when putting it back to make it easier next time.

[MickC]

Thanks Guys, job now done. Half a kettle of hot water did the trick!

[MickC]

shpub said:

As described in Bible 2, a two foot long pry bar is perfect for this. I copperslip the plug when putting it back to make it easier next time.

Cheers Steve. I am (of course ) using the destructions in the good book, but while my inherited set of tools is fairly good, a 2 foot ply bar is not something I have in my possesion There's an idea for the Bible Mk3 though - essential tools listing for those supposedly straightforward jobs!

[shpub]

The problem is the list would be about 15 to 20 pages long judging on the contents of the several red tool chests I have.

[sagalout]

Some previous owner of my 95 car must have had the same problem. Nearly rived the boss out of the tank and dented the whole top of the tank. Be warned, "it's only aluminium but I like it".

[buzzsaw]

I used a lawn edger of all thing! Worked a treat though.