Hello MarkZ,
I did this job this past spring using the Epoxy/Graphite method with West System product. Worked great for me and after this first season came out of the water as tight as when the job was finished. My experience, as it relates to fastener removal, was quite a bit different. I did not struggle to remove anything except for the emergency tiller cap (it was Aluminum and I had to split it). For what it is worth, I used PB blaster, let it sit over night and then a small impact driver (Dewalt 1/4"). I used a few short bursts and watched the socket to make sure it was moving (want to get that vibration to break the corrosion and unload the torque in the joint).
Two tools that were not available when I was learning how to "turn a wrench" were the Cordless Impact driver and Oscillating Multi Tool. They have provided options to tackle many jobs I imagined would go south rather quickly if something broke. Hope this helps.
FYI, I have a Mk1 (1989) so I am sure that there are some differences but it looks like the layout of the rudder system is similar enough.
Good luck.
Bob
I did this job this past spring using the Epoxy/Graphite method with West System product. Worked great for me and after this first season came out of the water as tight as when the job was finished. My experience, as it relates to fastener removal, was quite a bit different. I did not struggle to remove anything except for the emergency tiller cap (it was Aluminum and I had to split it). For what it is worth, I used PB blaster, let it sit over night and then a small impact driver (Dewalt 1/4"). I used a few short bursts and watched the socket to make sure it was moving (want to get that vibration to break the corrosion and unload the torque in the joint).
Two tools that were not available when I was learning how to "turn a wrench" were the Cordless Impact driver and Oscillating Multi Tool. They have provided options to tackle many jobs I imagined would go south rather quickly if something broke. Hope this helps.
FYI, I have a Mk1 (1989) so I am sure that there are some differences but it looks like the layout of the rudder system is similar enough.
Good luck.
Bob