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ll - 24 Jul 2007 19:09 GMT

Does anyone know if there is a special tool to pop those 'inset'
plastic 'screws' that are used to anchor lightweight objects to the
under-hood area (e.g. windshield wiper reservoir, radiator
reservoir)? They are actually in two pieces: the 'screw' or 'insert'
that drives into the 'collar'. I wind up really tearing them up by
pulling on them with pliers, usually, and I would love to know if
there is a better way.

Thanks
Louis

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Steve Mackie - 25 Jul 2007 00:15 GMT

> Does anyone know if there is a special tool to pop those 'inset'
> plastic 'screws' that are used to anchor lightweight objects to the
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> pulling on them with pliers, usually, and I would love to know if
> there is a better way.

There is a tool for that. I got mine at Princess Auto.

Something like these:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?item_ID=12817&group_ID=1793

Steve

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Brian - 25 Jul 2007 05:02 GMT

> Does anyone know if there is a special tool to pop those 'inset'
> plastic 'screws' that are used to anchor lightweight objects to the
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> Thanks
> Louis

I just used a couple of zip ties...

B

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sdlomi2 - 28 Jul 2007 11:58 GMT

> Does anyone know if there is a special tool to pop those 'inset'
> plastic 'screws' that are used to anchor lightweight objects to the
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> Thanks
> Louis

I'd think an investment in a small supply of new ones could be wise, and
remember to charge customer for ones used--same situation as the old white
plastic "almost screw-in-like" ones GM used to hold door panels on with. My
not so expensive purchase of a supply surely eliminated usual headaches, as
some old and brittle ones just would not be saved for re-use. HTH, s

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reddog@home.com - 30 Jul 2007 06:33 GMT

>Does anyone know if there is a special tool to pop those 'inset'
>plastic 'screws' that are used to anchor lightweight objects to the
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>Thanks
>Louis

A carpet tack remover will work in some cases. Harbor Freight sells
trim tool sets that are made of nylon so that the finishes will not be
marred.

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