Immediate assistance with tilt mod please!

ymisoqt · 04-26-08, 01:34 PM

I have tried the needle nose pliers and my offset screwdriver and I cannot get the screws on the stop to budge! Any suggestions?

ymisoqt · 04-26-08, 01:50 PM

Ok, I found some liquid wrench in my garage, and I'm letting that soak for a minute. Jeeezus! This would be so easy if it weren't for these two screws!

whyteLegend · 04-26-08, 01:58 PM

Push and turn , push and turn..

ymisoqt · 04-26-08, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whyteLegend

Push and turn , push and turn..

I have been! I think I'm about to strip the heads of the screws because they absolutely will not budge! I'm going to be so sad if I had to put this back together will no tilt!!

***LegendGS*** · 04-26-08, 02:50 PM

I think that someone had recently had an issue with the screw. The issue then was that he realized that he was turning it the wrong way.

ymisoqt · 04-26-08, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LegendGS

I think that someone had recently had an issue with the screw. The issue then was that he realized that he was turning it the wrong way.

LMAO! I read that, and kept that in mind! I have someone bringing me an offset wratchet screwdriver, because I only have an offset screwdriver. Have I set the record for the longest time doing the simplest mod yet?

Johnny Kim · 04-26-08, 02:58 PM

just drill it out from the top. just take your time.

good luck!

91LSplendid · 04-26-08, 03:36 PM

The ratchet offset screwdriver worked for me, because when I squeezed it onto the screwhead, the pressure of the rails pinned the ratchet against the car, giving me the pressure needed to turn the ratchet without it "stripping" the philips head screw.

All else fails try a pair of "needle" nose vice grip plyers. Lock it down on the screw head and turn it counterclockwise if you are looking at the top of the screwhead.
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ymisoqt · 04-26-08, 03:46 PM

I'm pretty sure someone glued these in. There is no other explanation. They will not budge. One more try and it all goes back together.

Infamous X · 04-26-08, 04:00 PM

i had the exact same problem, it was like the screw was molded in from the top, i really really think its a 95 thing, there really wasn't an appearance of a screw on mines and when i tried i would just strip the "screw" from the botton, i just couldn't get it out, g'luck though, i've stripped legends apart but i just can't do a simple tilt mod either so dont feel bad lol u're not the only one

l4zy415 · 04-26-08, 04:10 PM

Have you tried tapping the head of the screw? Sometimes tapping it could loosen it up a lil. Go grab a good size hammer and try hitting it.

ymisoqt · 04-26-08, 04:16 PM

Yes, I tapped. Then I went and got a beer, and a chair, and went and sat down in front of that bitch and told her how things worked around here. Then I got my vice grips and wala! Screws came out. So guys, that's the secret, when the bitch doesn't want to listen, tell how it's gonna be. I'm not even lying, that's exactly the way it went. Mod finished.

samblaze · 04-26-08, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ymisoqt

Yes, I tapped. Then I went and got a beer, and a chair, and went and sat down in front of that bitch and told her how things worked around here. Then I got my vice grips and wala! Screws came out. So guys, that's the secret, when the bitch doesn't want to listen, tell how it's gonna be. I'm not even lying, that's exactly the way it went. Mod finished.

Words of wisdom!

l4zy415 · 04-26-08, 04:19 PM

Sheesh your Legend is a drama queen I swear lol

whyteLegend · 04-26-08, 04:25 PM

Damn right

04-26-08, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
ymisoqt r a w r Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,715 Car 1: 95 Acura Legend iTrader: (6)	Immediate assistance with tilt mod please! I have tried the needle nose pliers and my offset screwdriver and I cannot get the screws on the stop to budge! Any suggestions? __________________ MyFacebook

04-26-08, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
ymisoqt r a w r Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,715 Car 1: 95 Acura Legend iTrader: (6)	Ok, I found some liquid wrench in my garage, and I'm letting that soak for a minute. Jeeezus! This would be so easy if it weren't for these two screws! __________________ MyFacebook

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whyteLegend Chicken & Dumplins Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate Posts: 3,052 iTrader: (14)	Push and turn , push and turn.. __________________ Click for Deep Discounts http://4450488.shopwize.com FS/Trade: JDM KA7 Headlights & Door Switch, heated seat switch 91-95 Sedan fender,3.5 RL HEADS , INTAKE MANIFOLD & FUEL RAILS , http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...htside-124468/ http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...ad.php?t=95844

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*LegendGS* GS Hog Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,001 Car 1: 1994 Legend GS-Auto Car 2: 1994 Legend GS-6 spd Car 3: 1993 NSX-6 spd iTrader: (2)	I think that someone had recently had an issue with the screw. The issue then was that he realized that he was turning it the wrong way. __________________ Please read the Forum Rules and other announcements

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91LSplendid Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 1,281 Car 1: 1991 Legend LS Sedan Car 2: 2008 Grand Caravan iTrader: (2)	The ratchet offset screwdriver worked for me, because when I squeezed it onto the screwhead, the pressure of the rails pinned the ratchet against the car, giving me the pressure needed to turn the ratchet without it "stripping" the philips head screw. All else fails try a pair of "needle" nose vice grip plyers. Lock it down on the screw head and turn it counterclockwise if you are looking at the top of the screwhead. . __________________ *John aka: Splendid* '91 LS - Golden Glow Pearl Clearcoat w/ Ivory Leather 94K miles Mods 7 Spoke OEM Machined Rims, Sunroof Tilt, Armrest w/ Cupholder, Iggee Seat Covers w/ Controls mod. UnMods Removed tint Gallery Pictures Link DIY's 1) How to Install Iggee Front Seat Covers 2) Iggee front seat covers w/ seat controls mod .

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04-26-08, 03:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
ymisoqt r a w r Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,715 Car 1: 95 Acura Legend iTrader: (6)	I'm pretty sure someone glued these in. There is no other explanation. They will not budge. One more try and it all goes back together. __________________ MyFacebook

04-26-08, 04:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Infamous X Una Leyenda Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Bronx, NY Posts: 712 Car 1: 95 Legend GS MAX iTrader: (11)	i had the exact same problem, it was like the screw was molded in from the top, i really really think its a 95 thing, there really wasn't an appearance of a screw on mines and when i tried i would just strip the "screw" from the botton, i just couldn't get it out, g'luck though, i've stripped legends apart but i just can't do a simple tilt mod either so dont feel bad lol u're not the only one __________________ Mods Stromung Catback - Telion Chip - Se7en Team CAI - Blackend Damper 05 TL rims - KSport Coilovers + Camber Kits - MLS Tower Bar - Addco front/rear sways - Fut's Ties Tints - Leatherseats.com seats - KHrant Mats - Type A swap JDM Navi Console - JDM Headlights & Micro DE's w/ HID retrofit - JDM Mesh Grille - JDM 3rd brakelight JDM Window Visors Soon Paint Job - Pioneer Premier PRS setup - JDM Power Folding Mirrors

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l4zy415 FRISCO LEGEND BABY!!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Frisco Cali Posts: 4,833 Car 1: 1988 Acura Legend Sedan iTrader: (6)	Have you tried tapping the head of the screw? Sometimes tapping it could loosen it up a lil. Go grab a good size hammer and try hitting it. __________________ ______________________________ 18" Limited 341 Chrome Rims/\Matador Red Paint/\Weapon R - Secret Weapon Intake/\LED Bright White Dash Lights/Floor/\Kenwood KDC-X590 Excelon Mp3 Deck/\Ford Taurus Coin/Cup Holder/\2 12" Kickers/\1200 Watt Sony XM-2200GTX 2-Channel Xplod Amp/\2 Rockford Fosgate Capacitors/\Power Acoustic Capacitor/\Clear Rear Turn Signal/\Reverse Glow Gauges/\Swapped 88' Headlights to 89'-90'/\JDM Rear Chrome Trim/\Stromung Muffler/ Soon To Come: Rebuild Motor and 5-MT Swap

04-26-08, 04:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
ymisoqt r a w r Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,715 Car 1: 95 Acura Legend iTrader: (6)	Yes, I tapped. Then I went and got a beer, and a chair, and went and sat down in front of that bitch and told her how things worked around here. Then I got my vice grips and wala! Screws came out. So guys, that's the secret, when the bitch doesn't want to listen, tell how it's gonna be. I'm not even lying, that's exactly the way it went. Mod finished. __________________ MyFacebook

04-26-08, 04:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
l4zy415 FRISCO LEGEND BABY!!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Frisco Cali Posts: 4,833 Car 1: 1988 Acura Legend Sedan iTrader: (6)	Sheesh your Legend is a drama queen I swear lol __________________ ______________________________ 18" Limited 341 Chrome Rims/\Matador Red Paint/\Weapon R - Secret Weapon Intake/\LED Bright White Dash Lights/Floor/\Kenwood KDC-X590 Excelon Mp3 Deck/\Ford Taurus Coin/Cup Holder/\2 12" Kickers/\1200 Watt Sony XM-2200GTX 2-Channel Xplod Amp/\2 Rockford Fosgate Capacitors/\Power Acoustic Capacitor/\Clear Rear Turn Signal/\Reverse Glow Gauges/\Swapped 88' Headlights to 89'-90'/\JDM Rear Chrome Trim/\Stromung Muffler/ Soon To Come: Rebuild Motor and 5-MT Swap

04-26-08, 04:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
whyteLegend Chicken & Dumplins Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate Posts: 3,052 iTrader: (14)	Damn right __________________ Click for Deep Discounts http://4450488.shopwize.com FS/Trade: JDM KA7 Headlights & Door Switch, heated seat switch 91-95 Sedan fender,3.5 RL HEADS , INTAKE MANIFOLD & FUEL RAILS , http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...htside-124468/ http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...ad.php?t=95844

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