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ReadieeVTS
2nd October 2009, 18:51
hi guys i gotta change my westie gearbox, being french they used shitty allan key bolts, does any1 know the correct size to these as mine look a little bit worn :( and whats the best way to remove the driveshafts from the gearbox? Cheers Lee
sean1441
2nd October 2009, 19:25
think they are 8mm and i just unbolted the wishone from the strut the bottom ball joint i think its called and pulled the legs out so the driveshafts popped out
saxokid100
2nd October 2009, 20:23
think its 8mm.......and just pull your shafts out,after you have un done all your lower arm and ball joints....
sexy_gt
2nd October 2009, 20:50
id go on 8mm too ;)
ReadieeVTS
3rd October 2009, 18:11
Cheers guys :D
-NVY-
4th October 2009, 12:56
Yeah 8mm, but you'll need a squaredrive to get the oil out...... unless you want to make a mess when you take the shafts out of course.
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