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07-01-2005, 10:11 AM

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Let me get this straight. Only drill if you are replacing?

Is it safe to reuse a drilled one?

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07-01-2005, 10:14 AM

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You should post a procedure for the PS fluid!!!!

Wishful thinking.

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07-01-2005, 10:48 AM

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No, drilled bolts are not to be reused. New bolts are like $2.

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07-01-2005, 11:47 AM

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and if you drill, nothing left but a pile of shavings !

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07-01-2005, 07:03 PM

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Big Warning says "don't try to expand the pinch!"

I just started the driver's side CV joint boot replacement tonight - the pinch bolt came out slicker'n'snot. I don't really know what the PO did, but I suspect nothing. I can't figure why one bolt would be fine and the other frozen, except for differences in coating on the fasteners, and/or differences in the size of the bolt and the size of the hole that carries it.

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07-02-2005, 05:29 AM

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There already is a procedure

<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/susp_whls_brake_steer/psflush.html">http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/susp_whls_brake_steer/psflush.html</a</li></ul>

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07-03-2005, 04:16 PM

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Turkey Baster

The system capacity is 1l. Using a turkey baster, I sucked up 3/4 l. So, my PS fluid is now 25% as dirty as it was. Easier than messing around with hoses.

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