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  1. 12-17-2002, 04:10 AM #1
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    Getting inserts out of plastic tank...?

    :? :x I went to unscrew my bolts that hold on my engine/rad shrouds but the inserts spin. (Plastic tank) I've tried pulling the inserts out but they won't move. Does anyone know how I can remove the bolt or remove the insert so I can remove my rad shrouds without damaging tank? Help......
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  2. 12-18-2002, 12:14 AM #2
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    Brass inserts

    Got-it, thanks.....
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  3. 12-18-2002, 04:34 PM #3
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    Well, How did you do it? I assume it is on a 86/87 Tecate right? I know mine are a trailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro to get out since I use loctite on alot of stuff. When I have a similar problem with a fastener in something like that I have used a soldering iron to heat up the bolt/screw and it will loosen up the loctite and help me get it out.

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  4. 12-19-2002, 03:58 AM #4
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    Plastic tank inserts

    The inserts is a 10mm brass looking nut. I pulled on the bolts until the insert was barely showing, then I put my specially made (thin) 10mm open end wrench on the insert and unscrewed the bolt. Kawasaki said that tank was form around the inserts. Basically, Good luck!
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  5. 12-19-2002, 03:59 AM #5
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    Re: Plastic tank inserts

    Quote Originally Posted by Full-Bore-2003
    Pain in the butt.....
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