drill it.

once head pops off, tension released and very often the remaining
bolt just unscrews itself :)

alistair

On 9-Aug-10, at 3:27 PM, Courtney Hook wrote:

Alright, I've gotten every CV joint allen head out except for one on
the stub end. The AH PO obviously was a wanker, as there is NO way
this thing wants to come out. He must have had the Incredible Hulk
torque it up for him. Did I mention that it already looked like he re-
used a bolt that was somewhat ovaled instead of 6 sided!!Things I've
tried so far after WD-40 over the last few days, and tapping it with
a hammer:

1) Quality Crafstman allen head socket and ratchet. No way, just spun
out.
2) Vice Grips on outside - just spun around the bolt even though I
reefed them on there as hard as I could, and checked I had clearance
to spin the grips. No way.
3) Took a cold chisel and ridged the outside circumference to get the
vice grips to bite better instead of spinning. No way, still spun. :-(
4) Threw a temper tantrum and spoke in tongues I learned in the Army.
Wife not impressed. Me either.

So what's number 5?? Get out my mig, and weld an allen wrench piece
into the hole and use it as an "extension" Little worried about the
grease, oil, gas, electronics about this one.
Thanks,
Courtney (Eyeing some Bud Limes right about now so I don't start
speaking in tongues again)

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