Date:         Thu, 2 Mar 2000 08:55:18 -0500
Reply-To:     Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Organization: Boston Engine Exchange
Subject:      Re: stripped flywheel bolt
Comments: To: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
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Karl Wolz wrote:
>
> When I went to remove my flywheel today, I found that all of the hex bolts
> had been rounded a bit by the engine's previous owner.  I managed to get
> four of them out with no real problems (just hammered the wrench into the
> bolt head).  The last one was, and now is more of, a mess.  I had applied
> WD-40, tapped it with a hammer, and applied heat.  Any suggestions on what
> to do now?   I'm planning on drilling it out tomorrow.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Karl Wolz
Karl
I dont think its a good idea to heat the flywheel bolt the main bearings
and the needle bearing could fail if you do. use the hammer and chisel
to turn the bolt. you could drill the head off the bolt and then turn
the remander out if it has not been locktited into place. snap on tools
makes what they call a turbo socket that can be used on socket head
bolts they grab the out side of the socket head bolts and it works realy
well
Bob