Date:         Fri, 19 Jan 2001 19:01:21 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
Comments: To: BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM

BenT,

I'd pick up the proper wrench for those bolts and retorque them.  If not set
to the proper value, they will loosen and fall out.  When you get down to
just a couple bolts, they'll shear with a very loud and distressing CLUNK.

Karl Wolz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Benjamin Tan" <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???


> Chris,
>
> Near as I can tell it's a 7mm 12-pointer. I was able to use a regular 7 mm
> 6-pointer with some care on the rear CV's of my 16" Syncro. It should be
the
> same as other Vanagons.
>
> The 6 mm 12-pointer for the Golfs is definitely too small. I tried it.
>
> BenT
> San Francisco
>