I just did this Sunday, but my van is not a synchro. I hope this will help. I'm a very novice mechanic and it was no problem--only took one trip to the home depot ( I tried the local hardware but they didn't have metric!!) On mine, the upper bolt took an 8mm allen wrench. I used a long 8mm allen wrench with a handle to get more torque (I bought a whole set and the handle for $10). I started from the bottom, but found it easier to reach from the top. I could fit my hands past the hoses without too much problem. You could also use a socket with the 8mm allen sticking out if it and a 6" extension--I'm not sure how the whole ratchet end would fit. That long bolt has does have a nut & washer on the other end, which I didn't notice at first. The lower bolt was a 15mm, but a socket won't fit. You'll need an open-end wrench. good luck, Doug Demarest Minneapolis, MN 86 Vanagon "kombi" |
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