> b) Has anyone replaced the 12pt ("star-pattern") CV-joint bolts with plain > ole hex-head bolts? Looks like they are M8 1.25pitch, about 50mm length, > but the end of the 12pt bolt is slightly shorter and more tapered than the > replacements I'm looking at.
If you have 12pt now, I'd say someone has already replaced the bolts. As far as I know, '84s only came from the factory with hex heads. It's thought to be an "upgrade" to change to the 12pts. Mike |
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