Remember that the length on those bolts is the important thing... whatever
head size you settle on, they can't be any longer than the stock bolts- not
even by a little bit.

Cya,
Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "-------------" <VW4X4@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: Your advice worked!

>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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