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Old 04-10-2003, 10:33 AM
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I got a question about the Alan Head bolts for the rear CV Joints. I just ordered new shafts, going to replace them, but need to now what size they are.. Anyone know.. let me know... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />
Old 04-10-2003, 12:52 PM
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8mm cheesehead or triplesquare.
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Get the correct bolts from a dealer or supplier. Those are M8 bolts, but are grade 12.9(!) Not standard strength M8 bolts.
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They're 8 mm-12 point allen bolts. I bought my tool at a machine shop, but Snap-on had the tool as a socket. Like waterguy said above, you can change 'em out for M8 bolts.
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Is this the bolt your are talking about?

<a href="http://www.944racing.com/Search/ViewDetails.asp?PartNumber=893.407.237&Model=951&CarYear=86&NumberType=O EM&hidSearchType=Main" target="_blank">http://www.944racing.com/Search/ViewDetails.asp?PartNumber=893.407.237&Model=951&CarYear=86&NumberType=O EM&hidSearchType=Main</a>



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