And I strongly suggest finding time to RE Torque the VC bolts after a few
hundred miles...just for giggles. Seen more than a few work loose.

Daryl of AA Transaxle
(425) 788-4070
aatransaxle.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian Allan" <ian.allan@BMTS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:10 PM
Subject: CV Joints

> Just a follow up on last night's question about CV Joint removal on
> my 85. I'm happy to be able to say my engine+transmission are out of
> the van. The CV joints were a challenge. I purchased two new 6mm
> Allen key socket tools, ground the end of one to remove any radius at
> the tip and went to work. The tool slipped in the first two bolts!
> Next came the bolt out. I had gone to Sears to buy a set of their
> impact bolt outs as suggested by Mike Collum but alas they did not
> have stock. I had a set of wrench driven bolt outs and used a socket
> and extension and hammer to set the bolt out, then a ratchet to break
> the CV bolt loose. Finally an electric impact and socket to spin the
> bolt out. The bolt out made minor marking on the outside of socket
> head cap screws, I am sure that I will be able to reuse them if I
> wish. The bolt out made the work easy, I never bothered with the
> Allen wrench again.
>
> Two things. I have an automotive hoist in my shop. I was able to
> stand while working on these devils. I have ultimate respect for
> anyone working on their back off a creeper.
>
> Most important is the wonderful response that I got WITHIN MINUTES
> from Mike, Neil and Daryl. This list is so great! Thanks guys.
>
> Ian