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I'm in the process of refurbishing the rear end of me Surf. So far I've got:
Leaky diff housing - now fixed
Rotten filler tank breather pipe - in progress
Rotten front to rear brake pipes (all) - in progress
In the process of remove the axle fuel tank protector I've cut/twisted various heads of various bolts. Most of which I've repaired by re-drilling the hole and then running a finishing tap through afterwards.
Every bolt that has snapped todate has had a 13mm head. I re-drilled these and run a M8 tap through them and everything seems OK. However, the new bolts I have seem to have a 15mm Head instead of the original 13mm.
Questions:
Is this a oddity of Surfs or can I expect more of this as I go on?
Is there some sort of Surfy Nivarner where I can majically order two new rear diff studs and not have to undergo open wallet surgery from my local dealer ?
My biggest PITA so far is a completely rusted up rear axle filler bolt. I dont suppose and anyone of use knows what thread it is....!
Leaky diff housing - now fixed
Rotten filler tank breather pipe - in progress
Rotten front to rear brake pipes (all) - in progress
In the process of remove the axle fuel tank protector I've cut/twisted various heads of various bolts. Most of which I've repaired by re-drilling the hole and then running a finishing tap through afterwards.
Every bolt that has snapped todate has had a 13mm head. I re-drilled these and run a M8 tap through them and everything seems OK. However, the new bolts I have seem to have a 15mm Head instead of the original 13mm.
Questions:
Is this a oddity of Surfs or can I expect more of this as I go on?
Is there some sort of Surfy Nivarner where I can majically order two new rear diff studs and not have to undergo open wallet surgery from my local dealer ?
My biggest PITA so far is a completely rusted up rear axle filler bolt. I dont suppose and anyone of use knows what thread it is....!
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