You could always try to press the relay out with it in place. That would
force it off evenly. Although if it's that hard to remove the collar,
have fun with the relay. Lots of penetrating oil..
John Rayl wrote:
>
> Fellow listers,
> I'm doing a frame over, and I need to remove my steering relay. I ground off
> the bolt heads on the collar, but I can't get the collar off the frame without
> it starting to bend. I don't want to destroy it, because I'll still need it
> even if I buy a new relay. Anyone have some suggestions on how to remove it
> non-destructively? Is it perhaps a press fit on the bottom of the relay
> itself? I'm a little afraid of heating it because of the spring inside the
> relay, but that's the only thing I can think to do. Any suggestions are
> appreciated, as always!
>
> Happy and Prosperous New Year to all!
> John Rayl
> 1967 IIa 88"
> 1967 Volvo 122s wagon
> 1985 Saab 900s
> 2002 Voyager (it's the wife's, I swear!)
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