Removing IRS gearbox

Kafer Lover Officially Full-On Dubber

370 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Apr 2006, 10:33 pm

#479987

Anyone suggest a good method of removing the hex fitting bolts on an IRS cv joint.
Only got one to undo and can't remove the rest, even with a correct size socket fitting, and am worried I will just end up stripping them.:cry

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 24 Apr 2006, 11:07 pm

#480017

first give them a really good clean with degreaser and a scrap with a suitably sized "tool"

put the socket in them and give it a good bashing with a hammer. most often this will be enough to get them to start turning

good luck!

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 24 Apr 2006, 11:12 pm

#480025

Make sure you aren't using an allen key type socket,
it needs to be a 12 point splined socket!
-Staggers.

STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist

JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders

2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

johny rotten Officially Full-On Dubber

366 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 24 Apr 2006, 11:16 pm

#480033

some have allen head, some have spline

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 24 Apr 2006, 11:19 pm

#480036

Oh, ok. I'm assuming they're aftermarket or a later type? (My '71 and '72 have splined)
Either way, the splined size is M8 12 point.
-Staggers.

STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist

JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders

2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 24 Apr 2006, 11:28 pm

#480042

air rachet............works every time!

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 25 Apr 2006, 1:19 am

#480079

i had this problem once got all out both sides bar one frigen stubbourn little bastard
cut his head off with the angle grinder :P
then once the cv was gone grabbed it good with vice grips and undid it
bought a new bolt for acuple of bucks but smarter idea is buy 5 for spares

Joel

Kafer Lover Officially Full-On Dubber

370 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Apr 2006, 9:55 am

#480133

Ok, they are the 12 spline ones.

Where do I get such a tool?

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 25 Apr 2006, 9:57 am

#480134

repco

super cheap

autopro

snap on

:blah

ctefeh Wolfsburg Wizard

479 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 25 Apr 2006, 10:03 am

#480137

Most volksie shops would have one. Or you can get a "bit" to fit a socket. Mine is a Minimax bit.
Empi part No is 5796 if you order one from CVD or somewhere else that stocks Empi.

I found a small cold chisel and hammer is useful! 1 out of 24 was stripped internally on mine.

Enjoy
Volkenstein

boof2332 Custom Title Time!

1,210 posts · joined May 2004 · 28 Apr 2006, 12:32 am

#481303

I removed my box and motor today...I was under time constraints and had lost the right size bit.....got the grinder with a wafer thisn wheel and lopped all theire little heads off. The rest you can turn with your fingers once the cv is removed.

Matt

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 28 Apr 2006, 12:43 am

#481307

boof the butcher!:P

[ Edited on 27-4-06 by dumone ]

boof2332 Custom Title Time!

1,210 posts · joined May 2004 · 28 Apr 2006, 7:35 am

#481332

I can slice things up with that grinder with the precision of a surgeon. If not I have the air cutting wheel, the cordless dremmell, the nibbler, the air hacksaw, the jigsaw with the metal blade and the latest edition...the metal cut off saw......remember my favourite saying.
"when in doubt cut it out"

Boof the Butcher!

Kafer Lover Officially Full-On Dubber

370 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Apr 2006, 9:46 pm

#481670

Love it, just don't come near my car with your tool in your hand!:P

I got the right bit at a tool shop, not supercheap or similar.
The right tool certainly makes all the difference.

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 28 Apr 2006, 9:51 pm

#481672

onya, have fun!