On 11/8/04 4:26 AM, "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote:

> If the rubber is loaded with dirt, dirt, grim, and oil it should be
> replaced, especially after 20 years.
> 
> The CV bolts can be replaced with regular allen socket screws, just make
> sure they are grade 12.9. Most CV boot kits come with new hardware. The
> 12 points are less likely to strip out.
> 
> Dennis
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Michael Rule
> Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 5:56 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: tranny mount and CV-joint bolt questions
> 
> Hi All,
> 84 Westy 4spd
> 
> 2 Q's:
> a)  Does anyone know if, when new, the tranny mount attaches to the
> inside of circle that encloses it at 3 points or 2?  The rubber is
> separated at the top of the "triangle"; between wear and grime I can't
> tell if it tore away or not... not sure if this is ok or needs
> replacing.
> 
> b) Has anyone replaced the 12pt ("star-pattern") CV-joint bolts with
> plain ole hex-head bolts?  Looks like they are M8 1.25pitch, about 50mm
> length, but the end of the 12pt bolt is slightly shorter and more
> tapered than the replacements I'm looking at... thanks for opinions.
> 
> Cheers,
> Mike
> 
> 
Now if you want to really frustrate someone...on the outside joint at the
wheel put the three or four bolts that you can see in one head style and the
more hidden ones in the other bolt style. Makes for very interesting time.

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