Date:         Mon, 9 Aug 2010 18:39:37 EDT
Reply-To:     Dvdclarksn@AOL.COM
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From:         David Clarkson <Dvdclarksn@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
Comments: To: courtneyhook@SHAW.CA
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How about a small easy out? Your success here depends on getting a pilot
hole started correctly.

David


In a message dated 8/9/2010 6:36:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
courtneyhook@SHAW.CA writes:

Alright,  I've gotten every CV joint allen head out except for one on the
stub end. The  AH PO obviously was a wanker, as there is NO way this thing
wants to come out.  He must have had the Incredible Hulk torque it up for him.
Did I mention that  it already looked like he re-used a bolt that was
somewhat ovaled instead of 6  sided!!Things I've tried so far after WD-40 over
the last few days, and  tapping it with a hammer:

1) Quality Crafstman allen head socket and  ratchet. No way, just spun out.
2) Vice Grips on outside - just spun around  the bolt even though I reefed
them on there as hard as I could, and checked I  had clearance to spin the
grips. No way.
3) Took a cold chisel and ridged  the outside circumference to get the vice
grips to bite better instead of  spinning. No way, still spun. :-(
4) Threw a temper tantrum and spoke in  tongues I learned in the Army. Wife
not impressed. Me either.

So what's  number 5?? Get out my mig, and weld an allen wrench piece into
the hole and  use it as an "extension" Little worried about the grease, oil,
gas,  electronics about this one.
Thanks,
Courtney (Eyeing some Bud Limes  right about now so I don't start speaking
in tongues  again)

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