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blackbird7
Hi,I know this has been on before,but no one replied.
Has any one got or know were i can purhase or borrow, a socket to fit the antenna nut on my gs300 se 1999, only im going to change the mast and fit a new one ,and nut.there is a special socket to fit this kind of nut.but i dont know where to get one from.
Dont fancy the idea of useing a screwdriver in case i scratch the paintwork.
Would appreiceate any help. cry.gif
Have tried using mole grips etc,but it wont budge.
Thnx msn-wink.gif
norlec
I removed mine last week to fit a new one and I used mole grips, if yours won't move with mole grips I think you are going to have a problem even if you get a proper key, obviously jammed in somehow it is only plated alloy so it is probably corroded inside the thread.
blackbird7
QUOTE (norlec @ Nov 2 2008, 11:12 AM) *
I removed mine last week to fit a new one and I used mole grips, if yours won't move with mole grips I think you are going to have a problem even if you get a proper key, obviously jammed in somehow it is only plated alloy so it is probably corroded inside the thread.

Ok,Will keep trying,thnx for your reply. wacko.gif
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