I think VW did use a 13mm head (8 mm) bolts on the
last few I removed.  I bet someone put the wrong bolts
back in place.  If I recall the golfs/jettas use  smaller
head bolts.

Robert Keezer wrote:

>Where would I be without all of you helpful
>Vanagon mentors on this list?
>
>I'd be calling VW shops like I used to back in
>the days before computer!
>
>Someone here suggested an extractor socket you
>tap onto the bolt.
>
>I've never needed the extractor tools till now- I
>wonder how I went all these years without a set.
>
>Your suggestions to get some bolt extractors
>worked. I bought the set at NAPA by Irwin, for
>only $14.00.
>
>This is for removing the three rounded-off torque
>converter bolts on my 85 Automatic.
>
>I had to get the intake runners and plenum off to
>be able to tap the extractor on snug. They came
>right off.
>
>Now, does anyone know why VW used the wimpy 10mm
>bolts in the first place?
>
>I would like to replace them with 13 mm - I see
>no reason not to.
>
>Thanks-
>
>Robert
>1982 Westfalia
>1982 Passenger
>1984 Westfalia
>1986 Westfalia
>1970 Beetle
>1987 Jetta
>
>
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