IM bolt removal - 83 5kt non-quattro

[Huw Powell]

>   I am
> having a problem with the allen wrench shaft seating completely in one
> bolt.  I have not removed the exhaust manifold pipe from the turbo.  I am
> thinking that I might be able to  tap the allen shaft into the bolt head,
> but I want to ask for any suggestions first.  I am using the allen wrench
> short shaft on a 3/8 drive.  These bolts take a 6mm allen wrench (hex
> wrench).

I have drifted into a sacrificial method of removing recalcitrant IM
bolts... pounding a Torx socket into them.  I forget which size, but the
six teeth line up nicely and really chew into the bolt head, allowing
its removal.

of course, first try the allen head, if you can, clean the bolt head
with a pick and some brake cleaner.  then, as you suggest, tap the tool
into the bolt gently until it is seated well.

resort to the torx bit only if the allen simply will not work.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/

http://www.humanthoughts.org/