Date:         Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:21:37 -0700
Reply-To:     aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
Subject:      Re: CV Joints
Comments: To: Ian Allan <ian.allan@BMTS.COM>
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Try tapping them hard on the end to smack them loose..Then clean out the
insides where the tool goes...Grab a wheel to hold while you try to snap it
loose...If the insides strip out...2 ways I do it..One is to get a T45 Torx
bit and hammer it into where the 6mm or 12 pt socket went..The torx is a bit
larger and may break it loose...If all else fails, get a set of "parrot
nose" channel locks  they have kind os a rounded inside to the jaws that
grips tighter the harder you push..Have a ball...
Daryl of AA Transaxle
(425) 788-4070
aatransaxle.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian Allan" <ian.allan@BMTS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 6:33 PM
Subject: CV Joints


> Hi:
>
> I am doing a Zetec conversion. Gotta put in a kudo for the Bostig
> guys. This kit is really good.  Tomorrow I need to undo the CV joints
> i my 85. They are now soaking in penetrating oil. The socket head cap
> screws look like a real challenge. Any tips for removal?
>
> Ian Allan
>
> 94 Eurovan Westfalia
> 86 Syncro
> 85 Westfalia
> 02 Jetta 1.8t
> 89 Audi 80Q
> 02 Duramax 2500