Suggestions for a stripped bolt

[peter at thescirocco.com (Peter)]

Brain fart, I thought you stripped it getting it out, and not the head.

Put the other 5 back in, and use a ViseGrip like Nate said, or hammer a Torx
that's slightly too big.

If that doesn't work, either cut the head off, or drill it off.

Peter 

-----Original Message-----
From: Nate Mellom [mailto:doubt@xxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 11:48 PM
To: Chris Bennett
Cc: Scirocco List
Subject: Re: 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
> 

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