[alfa] Re: alfa-digest V9 #1060 - Lock Washers

[AlfaNeely@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 1/5/04 7:07:57 PM Central Standard Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:


> Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 10:15:54 +1000
> From: "HERRMANN, Andrew" <Andrew.Herrmann@domain.elided>
> Subject: [alfa] Lock Washers
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Just starting to get into the DIY and need to ask a question. Thanks in
> advance!
> Is there a special technique required to remove bolts with lock washers?
> 
> I mainly refer to the six bolts on the drive shaft at each end that fits a 
> six
> mm allen key. (Transaxle)
> 
> Thanks
> Andrew
> 1979 Alfetta GTV
> 
> 

       The problem with the Allen bolts holding the half shafts is not going 
to be with a lock washer.  I am not even sure these have lock washers.  It has 
been a while since I messed with a transaxle Alfa.
       The problem is going to be rust and the fact that a 6 mm Allen wrench 
is not adequate to break loose a corroded 8 mm bolt.  I found an impact wrench 
had some effect on the bolts attaching the half shafts.  I also found a blue 
wrench (cutting torch) was required for some of the bolts.
       Good luck.
  
Ciao,
Russ Neely
Oklahoma City
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