On 20 Sep 2003 at 15:09, David Brodbeck wrote: > > So I have these 11 mm bolts that are just perfect for making pairs of > > alinement pins for reinstalling the gasket and head which you simply must > > have or you WILL bugger the gasket and spray sealant film trying to get a > > bolt started. Instant re-failure is not the way to finish this job. > > I made a similar set of alignment pins from a pair of used (and thus > useless) of 12mm torque-to-yield bolts. I cut the heads off with an > angle grinder, then cut slots across the tops. Once the head is on and > the bolts started, you can unscrew the alignment pins with a screwdriver > and remove with a magnet. If you're not in a do-it-yourself mood, you > can get a ready-made set of pins (as well as all the other tools you'll > need) from http://www.vwdieselparts.com/ I've always used wooden dowels, 3/8" I think. I figured this was safer, as there is a chance of scratching the head surface with a metal dowel, especially if you're working alone... -- Shawn Wright http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright '88 Westy 375k '85 Jetta D 263k '85 Jetta TD 482k (retired) ~This message sent by Pegasus Mail, the safe E-Mail alternative~ "Friends don't let friends use Outlook" |
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