The studs are actually welded to two half circle plates. Push the studs into the tank and the circle plates will come loose. It is then fairly easy grind the welds, press in new bolts and tack weld or braze them to keep them from turning. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Alan Hosage Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:18 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Syncro fuel gauge sender?? I have just removed my old sender. Even after soaking bolts for 4 days and gently trying to remove, 4 of them still managed to break. I tried searching archives but kept getting "Web site not responding message." Looking for info on how to remove broken studs. I am not sure if they will punch out or if the need to be drilled. Also any idea what kind of bolt they are, as they feel they are a flat headed bolt, and do they need an epoxy applied to the inside on new bolts?? Thanks for any info, Alan H. Mountain Top, PA 2-87 Syncros 02 WRX 90 Audi V8 Quattro |
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