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Old 03-29-2009, 08:39 PM
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Rotor screw lefty loosey?

I'm trying to remove the two slotted bolts that hold the driver's side rear rotor on my '77 Spider. Would someone let me know if these are "normal" threads, lefty loosey, or are they reverse threads. Thanks.

I can't seem to budge them either way. I'll have to try an impact screwdriver.

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Old 03-29-2009, 08:50 PM
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I'm trying to remove the two slotted bolts that hold the driver's side rear rotor on my '77 Spider. Would someone let me know if these are "normal" threads, lefty loosey, or are they reverse threads. Thanks.

I can't seem to budge them either way. I'll have to try an impact screwdriver.

Cheers.
They're normal screws. They're also very prone to rusting in place, so you'll need to try all the typical tricks with PB Blaster, gentle heat, etc. Worst case scenario you can drill off the screw head and remove the rotor, then get the remains out of the hub with vice grips.

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Thanks Jason. Seems like a lot of screws/bolts/nuts I've encountered on this car are rusted in place! But at least I now know which way to turn them. Appreciate it.

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