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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Mikester on 07 October 2009, 16:43
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Not really sure how this happened, but i rounded 3 of 6 Drive shaft bolts on the VR today.
I soaked them in WD and left for a while, 3 came out fine, the other 3 just spun and rounded.
I used a torx bit on a small breaker bar.
Going to try and use mulgrips on them tomo to remove them, if not...... Well.......
Any ideas?
:grin:
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They are not torx heads, they are splined.
Try using irwin extractors.
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They are not torx heads, they are splined.
Crap. lol.
Cheers :)
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Also when you undo these bolts, always clean out the middle and bang the socket in, then you shouldn't be able to round them.
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Im going to pick up a hex set from machine mart tomo, and i will bang them in for sure.
Going to give the rounded ones a go with the propper hex bit, as i only tried twice on each then left them so i can still have a pop at them.
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht144-40-pce-torxspline-bit-holder-s/path/screwdrivers-bits-hex-key-sets-2
That will do the job wont it?
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The spline tools will remove good condition bolts.
This will work for the f**ked ones..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5PC-IRWIN-BOLT-GRIP-EXTRACTOR-SET-USA-MADE-TOOL-IN-CASE_W0QQitemZ120371955713QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Hand_Tools_Equipment?hash=item1c06ba4801&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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Yep. Cheers for that. I will get one of those to remove the 3 f**ked ones.
And some splines to remove the other sides drive shaft :)
Cheers
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TBH knocking on a slightly bigger spline tool will do the trick, then make sure to use the spline tool when fitting the new ones.
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I will use the bolts that on my mk3 8v at the moment probably to put into the VR box, as i am using my 8v driveshafts on the VR box, as i think its all the same :)
But i might just buy the splines, and give it a go. And if it fails get the extractors. As i have lots of other bits to buy, so if i can get away with not buying something. i will.
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Don't be cutting corners though mate, it will only cost more time and money in the end.
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Today, I too tried these bolts for removing the driveshaft to get to the lower ball joint.
Yesterday I bought some Torx bits for the job. I tried today but they just kept slipping.
I then had a second look and they are 12 pointed XZN bits.
Thankfully my flatmate has managed to get to the balljoint without touching the bolts.
I hate the amount of female allen/torx/xzn bolts on the Golf.
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Not just on a Golf mate! Ever looked at an Astra diesel head bolts? Weird!
Mikester get the right tools mate it will save you a lot of heartache in the end. And less busted knuckles! :grin:
Check out a local motorfactors as you will be surprised what special tools they keep.
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So today i went to machine mart, and bought some propper tools, full 40peice spline, hex and torx bits.
And they all cracked off like a beauty.
Undone the rear engine mounts and dragged all of the running gear away.
Now im left with the engine, ready to change the chains, clutch, service paint and put in.
WIN WIN WIN WIN
HORRRRRAH!
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:afro: take some bloody pictures of the process!!!!!!!!!!!
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I am taking them, but going to have a big post up session after the weekends progress.
Im getting on well :)
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Good good, but
PLEASE PLEASE be careful with the chains, I've done some (with help) on a Corsa and they are different to a belt. Don't want that getting smashed up.
Oh, and don't try doing any engine lifting by hand. :grin:
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Got a crane dude, how do you think i moved it out of a van with subframe on it? lol
Im tooled up to the max.
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Good good. I know you have a crane, but I've seen people do their backs in by trying to lift it that little but further. :wink:
Good good, all should go smoothly then, good to see you aren't hammering on star bits once you know what they are. :)
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I would never try and do anything that involves more effort than the minimal thats required. lol. Otherwise known as lazy.
Cant wait to rip the 8v out and spray the bay!
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Good good. I know you have a crane, but I've seen people do their backs in by trying to lift it that little but further. :wink:
Good good, all should go smoothly then, good to see you aren't hammering on star bits once you know what they are. :)
Me being one. You wouldn't think a mini engine and subframe is heavy.....god I was wrong.
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Good good. I know you have a crane, but I've seen people do their backs in by trying to lift it that little but further. :wink:
Good good, all should go smoothly then, good to see you aren't hammering on star bits once you know what they are. :)
Me being one. You wouldn't think a mini engine and subframe is heavy.....god I was wrong.
Yeah no sh!t, everyone assumes cause the car is small and light the engine is to! DOne my back a couple of times with the good old A series.
nick
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Good good. I know you have a crane, but I've seen people do their backs in by trying to lift it that little but further. :wink:
Good good, all should go smoothly then, good to see you aren't hammering on star bits once you know what they are. :)
Me being one. You wouldn't think a mini engine and subframe is heavy.....god I was wrong.
Yeah no sh!t, everyone assumes cause the car is small and light the engine is to! DOne my back a couple of times with the good old A series.
nick
bet you miss your mini? 1380 turbos are fun :evil:
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A series had that bracket to lift and twist absolute doddle to lift out with a hoist :smiley:
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Cranes, pah f*g**ts! 2 real men and a trolley jack gets a 20v in my bay :tongue:
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Cranes, pah f*g**ts! 2 real men and a trolley jack gets a 20v in my bay :tongue:
You eat Shredded Wheat then :laugh:
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Good good. I know you have a crane, but I've seen people do their backs in by trying to lift it that little but further. :wink:
Good good, all should go smoothly then, good to see you aren't hammering on star bits once you know what they are. :)
Me being one. You wouldn't think a mini engine and subframe is heavy.....god I was wrong.
Yeah no sh!t, everyone assumes cause the car is small and light the engine is to! DOne my back a couple of times with the good old A series.
nick
bet you miss your mini? 1380 turbos are fun :evil:
I had a 96bhp NA 1275, was bloomin awesome!
Nick
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Good good. I know you have a crane, but I've seen people do their backs in by trying to lift it that little but further. :wink:
Good good, all should go smoothly then, good to see you aren't hammering on star bits once you know what they are. :)
Me being one. You wouldn't think a mini engine and subframe is heavy.....god I was wrong.
Yeah no sh!t, everyone assumes cause the car is small and light the engine is to! DOne my back a couple of times with the good old A series.
nick
bet you miss your mini? 1380 turbos are fun :evil:
I had a 96bhp NA 1275, was bloomin awesome!
Nick
I ran a lightened and balanced 1380 NA it was awesome, such a fun car :)