Yup, that's probably how I stripped em......

On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 9:46 AM, Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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
> >
> >
>

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Gracias,
Miguel