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Subject:Rounded CV joint bolts
From:Laurence Fahrney
Date:Thu, 19 Sep 2002 23:19:46 -0700

So I decided it was time to repack the CV joints and replace the torn boots.
Got under the beast with a jack and hex-head socket. 4 bolts on the outboard
side came off just fine. The other two are internally rounded (ie no flats
for the allen to grab).
Can't get Visegrips in there. Penetrating oil and/or a torch don't really
seem to get to the threaded area.

Any good ideas on how to get this thing out? I just got a set of Easy-outs
so will give them a shot this weekend.

Laurence
'84 Westy

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