Date:         Sun, 22 Sep 2002 13:21:30 -0700
Reply-To:     Jere Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Jere Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rounded CV joint bolts
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Hi All,

IMHO since the bolts are so long and the Allen is self centering just
drill the head off (using a drill just a bit smaller than the shaft of
the bolt.)  Once the heads are off the CV joint should slide off the
bolt shafts.  Once exposed use vice grips to finish the job.

Jere
90 GL
88 GL

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