Mk1 transmission removal AGONY!

[roccit_53 at scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca (C Boyko)]

Are the bolts Allen or triple square? I've heard of some that are Allens,
though I've only ever run into triple squares.

Cathy

On 7:08:27 pm 06/30/06 "Peter" <peter@thescirocco.com> wrote:
> Yes, and it's a pain in the a$$!
>
> I'd try a visegrip, to break them loose. Obviously it's a little
> tedious, because usually you can only work on the bottom one, so
> you'll have to rotate, clamp, break loose, rotate, and repeat.
>
> If that doesn't work, I'd cut the heads off the CV bolts, work the
> axle off, and the bolt stubs can usually be turned out by hand.
>
> HTH!
>
> Peter-302.832.8989
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Bueti [mailto:michaelbuetiwon@gmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 6:24 PM
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Mk1 transmission removal AGONY!
>
> It has been a while since I've removed one, but I don't ever remember
> it being this annoying. I mean ACK!!
>
> Problem now is the driveshafts. I cannot seem to get the bolts out no
> matter what. I am w/o airtools and the 12 pt allen socket I have
> keeps wanting to round. I'm tapping the bolts with a hammer. I think
> I'm gonna drop the transmission with the driveshafts attached.
>
> Has anyone ever dropped the trans with the driveshafts attached?
>
>
>
> --
> Michael Bee and Butch > a lethal combination.
>
> 1980 Scirocco 1.8 8v 4spd
> 1990 Audi 200TQ Avant 10v 5spd
> 1993 Chevrolet K1500 Z71 "VW tow truck"
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