Did you inspect the end of the tool? If it shows any rounding or wear, grind
off a millimeter or two so the end is fresh. Otherwise those Bolt-outs from
Sears look interesting...

Gary

> Date:    Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:36:24 -0400
> From:    Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: CV Bolts (Stripping For Attention)
>
> 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
>
>