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Date:         Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:56:51 -0700
Reply-To:     Daryl Christensen <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
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From:         Daryl Christensen <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
Comments: To: Courtney Hook <courtneyhook@SHAW.CA>
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Try to pound a Torx bit into the "used to be hex" if its still roughly the same size..Think I use either a T35 or T45. I also use a pair of "parrott jaw" channel lock pliers..They grab harder the more you pull on them due to the curved jaws. Hold a tire and pull or push like crazy and have yet to be disappointed. Not a lot of throw using them, but it only take a bit to get the ball rolling.

Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Courtney Hook Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 3:27 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(

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)

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Always be yourself, because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones who mind, don't matter.


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