Ok, as the title says. I'm trying to remove the front blade sight off 03 A3 & I know that I have to drift out the pin out from the left side, Knocking it out to the right side. My problem is the damm thing won't budge. Before I dimple the end hammering on it all night; I've stopped & sprayed some oil on it to see if it will free it up a bit before I have a go at it tomorrow night when I get home from work. I'm pretty sure the dishwasher trick won't work on this problem, but does anyone have anyother tricks up their sleeve?
It doesn't appear to be peened in, but I'll give it a second check tonight when I get home. I know a lot of these pins were tapered, but it didn't looked messed with until I got a hold of it. (no damage though). I was also reading that I may need heat to get it out. How much is required? The reason I ask is because I'm trying not damage the original finish. The sight has to come off though in order to put the correct furniture back on it.
