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drive shaft removal (transmission drop)
Ok, im trying to remove my transmission from my 74 super beetle and im having a hard time getting the drive shafts off. first i thought i had the right tool (T-40 torx bit) but i was wrong... i managed to sorta strip one bolt using this torx bit (it has 6 points) but i look in the bently manual and to my suprise i find out its a 12 point... (8mm) deal i need.
So i look for the tool in a motorworks cataloge and find the correct to( i asume) heres what i found: http://www.motorworks.com/search2_de...8&ITEMNO=38100 Does any one know where i can find this as motorworks is out of stock. I will try looking around town again tomorrow, Sears did not have ANY 12 point ones (only 6 point torx). Thanks! Jonathan |
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You can use a standard hex key if you are replacing the bolts. We bought our bit from C1P.
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I got mine at my local auto parts store. I had to buy a set of four sizes but they were 12 point allen. I belive they were labled as brake tools.
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BullyBoy, i wouldent recomend using a hex bit, i tryed that and it striped one of the bolts a bit. you need all the seraded things filled in order for it to not strip (12 points).
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BTW, what works good and easy for cleaning up the trans case... so everything is factory fresh looking (silver not brown :O) i have like 1/4" of crud caked on. somthing thats safe on aluminum (trans in aluminum right?) Later Jonathan |
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I thought the tranny case was magnesium alloy? I like to use Suzuki motorcycle wash on everything. It's a strong degreaser and it won't hurt the aluminum finnish. You could always use an engine degreaser from the auto parts store. Use a stiff bristled wheel brush and a high powered garden hose. Hope this helps.
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