You can't use stainless for the CV bolts. The proper size is M8 X 1.25 X
48mm. 50mm is fine. Property class is grade 12.9. BTW-if you want to
replace the clamp plates, they are $.35 list at the dealer.For the front
CV bolts on Syncros, I use 55mm to compensate for those spacer plates.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of dylan friedman
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 7:09 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my

I know where to get these bolts, but does anyone know
the size and length?  I would like to get 316
stainless from McMaster-Carr.

dylan
--- Anonymous Digest <jbrush@AROS.NET> wrote:
> >Do the  CV bolts require lock washers? Locktite?
>
>
> >Yes, lock washers are needed.  They are a  special
> flat serrated type
> >used only on the CV bolts between bolt head and the
>  support plate.  Do
> >not use any locktite on the threads.  Proper torque
>  and proper lock
> >washers are all that's needed to keep them from
> coming  loose.
>
> So these are dealer only items? On-line vendors,
> FLAPS?
>
> Since none of my CVs have them attached, I don't
> really even know what
> they look like.
>
> Thanks for the input.
>
> John
>

Dylan Friedman

insyncro@yahoo.com

91 Syncro Westy GL
91 Syncro L
90 Carat
89 Wolfsburg GL

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