I think VW did use a 13mm head (8 mm) bolts on the last few I removed. I bet someone put the wrong bolts back in place. If I recall the golfs/jettas use smaller head bolts.
Robert Keezer wrote: >Where would I be without all of you helpful >Vanagon mentors on this list? > >I'd be calling VW shops like I used to back in >the days before computer! > >Someone here suggested an extractor socket you >tap onto the bolt. > >I've never needed the extractor tools till now- I >wonder how I went all these years without a set. > >Your suggestions to get some bolt extractors >worked. I bought the set at NAPA by Irwin, for >only $14.00. > >This is for removing the three rounded-off torque >converter bolts on my 85 Automatic. > >I had to get the intake runners and plenum off to >be able to tap the extractor on snug. They came >right off. > >Now, does anyone know why VW used the wimpy 10mm >bolts in the first place? > >I would like to replace them with 13 mm - I see >no reason not to. > >Thanks- > >Robert >1982 Westfalia >1982 Passenger >1984 Westfalia >1986 Westfalia >1970 Beetle >1987 Jetta > > > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around >http://mail.yahoo.com > > > > |
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