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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