Turtle roof bar removal

[steve_tommo]

I need to replace the bolts in the clamps, and assume I need to unscrew this cap to access the bolt below. The caps seem to be extremely tight, and am just rounding the corners trying to remove them, and dont want to completely destroy them if I can help it. Anyone have experience removing them? I have seen a few images of the bars for sale on this forum, and the caps dont appear to be damaged by attempts to remove them.

 

[T32Rich]

VW T5 T6 Transporter Cross Bars Set BLACK

Buy VW T5 T6 Roof Bars Transporter Roof Rack and Roof Rails for your Transporter.

dstonline.co.uk

These guys sell them, you might be able to reach out and get what you need from there

 

[steve_tommo]

VW T5 T6 Transporter Cross Bars Set BLACK

Buy VW T5 T6 Roof Bars Transporter Roof Rack and Roof Rails for your Transporter.

dstonline.co.uk

These guys sell them, you might be able to reach out and get what you need from there

Many thanks, yes have already asked. Awaiting a reply.

 

[DJHJKH]

Those caps are push fit so don’t turn to remove just pop out with a fine screwdriver.

 

[steve_tommo]

Those caps are push fit so don’t turn to remove just pop out with a fine screwdriver.

Thanks so much, will give that a try.

 

[aliwhitevanman]

They can be a pig to remove, I squirted WD 40 on the gaps and left them for a whilet, They are push fit, but if you can lubricate them, then with an allen key slightly twist in either direction to get more lube in, dont just try and assume they will twist out with brute force.

I had one missing, and couldn't get a new one from suppliers but made my own out of rubber, and it cant be seen.

cheers Ali

 

[steve_tommo]

They can be a pig to remove, I squirted WD 40 on the gaps and left them for a whilet, They are push fit, but if you can lubricate them, then with an allen key slightly twist in either direction to get more lube in, dont just try and assume they will twist out with brute force.

I had one missing, and couldn't get a new one from suppliers but made my own out of rubber, and it cant be seen.

cheers Ali

Ali many thanks, some useful info when I try to remove them.

 

[steve_tommo]

Thanks for your help, eventually managed to prize the cap out using small screwdrivers. It did chew the cap up a bit, but I can't see any alternative.

 

[steve_tommo]

DST Automotive who supply the Turtle roof bars, kindly informed me that you can get replacement "stopples" from them. I received them today, they are a different design and look easier to pry out.

 

[aliwhitevanman]

DST Automotive who supply the Turtle roof bars, kindly informed me that you can get replacement "stopples" from them. I received them today, they are a different design and look easier to pry out.

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Thank you for letting us know , v useful, cheers Ali