> I'm attempting to remove the front diff-VC from an 87 syncro. > Unfortunately, I discovered to my dismay that one of the front CV bolts had > a goobered head. I've tried several removal techniques (vise grips, etc.) > to get this bolt out with no success. Normally at this point I'd remove > the part and take it to a machine shop, but I don't see any way to get the > front diff out without removing this bolt. Any advice is much appreciated. > > Bill Have you tried a big chisel and a hammer? Sometimes you can position the chisel at the edge of a stuck bolt, and drive it loose. The vibration helps, and, if all else fails, you can chisel the head of the bolt off, and pull the cv over it. Don't forget to wear eye protection, as bits of the bolt can come flying off in all sorts of directions. Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@uswest.net |
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