I had to cut some out with a drimel tool and that snake tool. dropped a CV one day.
i need new CV's maybe have the cash soon

may all bolts free up :)

oh i got mine from bugpack socket type

Joe

-----Original Message-----
>From: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
>Sent: Mar 27, 2008 9:35 AM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: CV Bolts (Stripping For Attention)
>
>If you want to get them out easily ... and have tools that you'll use
>for many other things, too ... get a set of "Impact" grade boltouts.
>They're fluted and fit over the outside of the Allen bolts.  The regular
>boltouts require a wrench and only have a round hole in their backs so
>they don't work well in confined spaces.  The impact boltouts can be
>driven with a regular ratchet or ratchet and extension.  They're found
>in Sears stores with pneumatic tools.
>
>Here is just one site where you can see them:
>
>http://www.mallicious.com/prod/1612923/
>
>Of course, you can also find them at Sears' site.
>
>Mike
>
>
>
>Miguel Pacheco wrote:
>> Installing Front Left Axle Assembly on 90 Syncro :
>> I have a box full of the Triple Square style bolts ready to replace the
>> infamous allen head ones. Attempt at first Allen=stripped. Attempt #2
>> Allen=stripped! But, that's Ok because it's the end of my '2hr after work
>> window' and it's time for my ROTR (that's rum on the rocks!)
>> Now it is a new day and I have 10hrs before the end of my workday, and the
>> beginning of another 2hr work window, to search for interesting tips to help
>> me out of this bind. Anyone know of any tricks to remove these stripped
>> allen head bolts?
>> I've done this job quite a few times and never had this problem, not once.
>> As always, I soak these with penetrant, clean the recess meticulously, tap
>> the allen socket into place and gently (never using an air ratched)tug until
>> the bolt releases. Oddly enough, this was to be my first replacement of
>> these with the Triple Square style.........
>> Thanks!
>> Miguel..stripping for attention
>>

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