The Monk 50 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I've had to leave my driveshafts on the gearbox and the splines attatched to the wheel hubs. Basically because I've discovered that the 6 or so female star bolts securing each DS to the tranny have been rounded off. The splined end connecting to the hub wont come off either.It took a while, but I removed the sump...more bolts rounding off....till the O/S had enough play. Now I can't remove the gearbox because there doesnt appear to be enough space (actual GB pressing into wheel arch). I have the housing edge about 3 n 1/2 inches away from the block...the front moreso than the rear. I spent over 3hrs nearly with a crowbar, my hand...any leverege I could grab and I just couldn't remove it. Yes, both the GB and EB are supported with a trolley jack each. Would it be worth removing the actual gearbox from the bell housing? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 VDF 0 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Get a hacksaw and cut off the heads of the 6 star bolts that bolt the DS's onto the GB.Once you get the DS's off you can get the end of the bolts out with some grips or something as they aren't that tight. Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 lower the engine and gearbox down a few " and it will give you enuff room to get it out of the chassie leg Have you been using the right bit? There not star bits, I caught my mate trying to get them out with 6 side star bits but there are a fine 10 sided bit. I welded 13mm nuts onto the end to sort him out Link to post Share on other sites
Lizard Racing 0 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 They are M8 TRIPLE SQUARE drive! Link to post Share on other sites
FishWick 21 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 No VW enthusiast's toolbox should be without these :- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360080481203 Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 They are M8 TRIPLE SQUARE drive!I do apologise. Only, I was very tired at the time of posting.Anyway, cheers for the replies guys, much muchly appreciated. :-d :-d Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Right, I made some progress today...removed the gearbox after god knows how long, then hit a brick wall....the fly wheel bolts are the sodding goddamn M8 TRIPLE SQUARE drive sods. My question is, who out the knows where they can be bought and how big they are in MM?.....pretty please.Another quick Q, in the last picture, there is a box type case. At a guess I'd say it's the oil pressure relief valve...way off the mark probably. Anyway, just need some help in identifying it as the pipe leading from it is buggered. Cheers in advance. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thats the oil cooler in 2nd pic Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thats the oil cooler in 2nd picThats what I was thinking after closer inspection. But thankyou. Link to post Share on other sites
orangecruz 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 are you after the tool to undo the bolts or new bolts pal Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I'd prefer the tool...but I also know it can't hurt to have spare bolts lol.Either or would do me. Link to post Share on other sites
Lizard Racing 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Im pretty sure its an M10 triple square drive you need for those little fellas. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEALEY-42pc-Torx-Star-Hex-Spline-Power-Bit-Set-3-8-1-2_W0QQitemZ200255858453QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item200255858453&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 cheers for the help guys n gals. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Lea 4 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 have u tryed snapon tools Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 sealy do them ... try halford as well .... lazer do a long one made just for vw .... Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Sorry, was having a very angry man/given up hope/frustrated/die everyone...moment lol.Have tried and found. Think blind rage was doing its part to, well, block out common sense.Thanks for replies guys. I'd give ya'll a squeeze if I could haha. Link to post Share on other sites
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