In a message dated 96-05-14 16:56:33 EDT, jfourni@comp.uark.edu (Joseph F. Fournier II) writes: > >Just so I might get in the last word (ahem...yeah, right), let me >emphasize that I used the CORRECT (read snug-fitting) METRIC allen wrench >and had no problem. Of course, maybe my technique is a little better >than Berry's...or maybe the fact that the 12-point screw heads weren't >jammed on with guerilla force has something to do with it. If you do try >the allen wrench, make sure it fits tight...and give up and go get >Berry's 12-point, gold filled Snap-On right BEFORE the head strips, as I >can only imagine how much fun that would be AFTER the head strips. (Now >donning SnapOn Asbestos diaper ;) Joe So much for your last word. I've had both the 12 point fasteners and the standard allen head fasteners on CVs on VWs that have owned. I would not necessarily assume that a particular VW is equipped with one or the other. Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
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