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Date:         Fri, 19 Dec 2003 21:59:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Huskins <lostranger@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Huskins <lostranger@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts
Comments: To: Jake Beaulieu <jake_beaulieu@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20031219182839.36917.qmail@web11301.mail.yahoo.com>
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On Friday, December 19, 2003, at 01:28 PM, Jake Beaulieu wrote:

> I just removed the clutch slave cylinder on my '82 air cooled > Westy.... There is not enough clearence for a wrench or a socket. Any > advice on how to deal with this?

My favorite tool is a Craftsman stubby combination end wrench. I also still have a 13mm open end that I shortened with a side grinder to hold the bolt head below while turning the nut above with a ratchet. The job is even worse on a Tiico.

Jim Huskins Spruce Pine, NC


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