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Subject:Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
From:Jonce Fancher
Date:Mon, 9 Aug 2010 19:26:56 -0400

Hi
Since it is on the Axle end and you have it off of the trans end
already, Just drill out the head and slide it off of the remaining
Pin. Once the axle and CV is out of the way you can play with it to
get it out.
I use to have a tool that the more you turned it the tighter it would
grip the shaft. Mean tool it was but pulled PITA bolts like that.
Cold Chisel and some swift cracks with a quality Hammer of some
weight will usually do the trick. I spray it with some PB Blaster and
whale away till she gets to moving. Not sure If I helped or not but I
have never had a bolt will in reguads to axle bolts.
C-ya Jonce

>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)
>
>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>Always be yourself, because the people that matter don't mind,
>and the ones who mind, don't matter.

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