Date:         Mon, 8 Oct 2001 17:51:47 EDT
Reply-To:     ThingGuy@AOL.COM
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From:         Steve Lashley <ThingGuy@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: stripped CV bolts
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In a message dated 10/8/01 3:12:51 PM, latesky@COLORADO.NET writes:

<< If the allen head is stripped, you could try driving an 12 or 11mm socket
on to the bolt with an extension and hammer.  It worked for me

Aric Wilkerson
84 Vanagon
 >>

Try Vicegrips, or you can just cut the head off with a hacksaw and replace
the bolt.

Once the CV is off you may be able to just back the threads out with your
fingers.

Worked that way for me.

Steve Lashley
SKL Enterprises Inc.
http://EuroCampers.com
636-797-9015
636-789-2127 fax

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