BenT,

I'd pick up the proper wrench for those bolts and retorque them.  If not set
to the proper value, they will loosen and fall out.  When you get down to
just a couple bolts, they'll shear with a very loud and distressing CLUNK.

Karl Wolz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Benjamin Tan" <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???

> Chris,
>
> Near as I can tell it's a 7mm 12-pointer. I was able to use a regular 7 mm
> 6-pointer with some care on the rear CV's of my 16" Syncro. It should be
the
> same as other Vanagons.
>
> The 6 mm 12-pointer for the Golfs is definitely too small. I tried it.
>
> BenT
> San Francisco
>