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Suggestions for a stripped bolt



BT,DT.
If the head is still intact, rotate the axle so you can get at it with a 
pair of Vise Grips.  Crank 'em down hard, give it a twist, it'll come. 
Dealer has replacement bolts.  How do I know?  Used a 6 point Allen on 
my '84 when I did my output flange seals.  I had to replace 11 of 12 bolts.
I know better now.
Nate


Chris Bennett wrote:
> Apparently I have made the volkswagen gods angry.
> 
> So one of my six bolts on the inner side of the half shaft stripped.  Yes I
> cleaned the crap out of it and yes I even tapped the bit in with a crescent
> hammer.  They were all really hard to break loose and this one stripped
> right out.  Smooth clean and silvery looking in there now.
> 
> So now what?  A dremel?  Suggestions would be great.
> 
> Thanks
> Chris
>