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Date:         Sat, 20 Sep 2003 13:27:03 -0700
Reply-To:     Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
Subject:      Re: Diesel head gasket blown?
Comments: To: David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
In-Reply-To:  <3F6CA5E2.50307@gull.us>
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At 12:09 PM 09/20/2003, you wrote:

>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.

I did the same with the 11mm bolts, but I cut them off just an 31.4159 mm or so above the threads. The longer the pins the less room to maneuver the head.

>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/

There is a great referral. They got a Mercedes site, too. Yippee!!!!!!


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