Matt
vise grips have there place But if you want a tool with gripping power then
try Channel lock # 410 these bad boys make vise grips look like tweezers
Also if you remove the tention by drilling the head off the bolt it will
spin free

Bob Donalds
 Boston Engine

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Barclay" <mbarclay@OPENFBO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 9:57 AM
Subject: Stripped CV Joint Bolt

> One of the 12-point CV joint bolts on the transmission is stripped.  Can't
> get a good hold on it with my vice grip.  How on earth do you get this
> thing off??  Ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance!!
>
> Matt Barclay
> 88' Westy
>