

| Subject: | Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-( |
| From: | Ry |
| Date: | Mon, 9 Aug 2010 21:25:05 -0500 |
I had this problem. I did exactly what Daryl said to do and it worked for me. -Ry http://www.google.com/profiles/rylincoln On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 5:56 PM, Daryl Christensen <daryl@aatransaxle.com>wrote: > Try to pound a Torx bit into the "used to be hex" if its still roughly the > same size..Think I use either a T35 or T45. > I also use a pair of "parrott jaw" channel lock pliers..They grab harder > the > more you pull on them due to the curved jaws. > Hold a tire and pull or push like crazy and have yet to be disappointed. > Not > a lot of throw using them, but it only take a bit to get the ball rolling. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Courtney Hook > Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 3:27 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Well so far it's beat me. >:-( > > 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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