I was getting set up to change the brakes with my bro-in-law as he was removing the wheels. He called me over to the last wheel and told me something I didn't want to hear: the locking lug bolt was stripped out.
Seems I'm not the only one with this problem:
http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122032
After a few tries of cleaning and hammering on the key, it rounded out completely. Drilling didn't work since I couldn't remove enough material to weaken it sufficiently. Finally called the dealer for suggestions. They said they either drill it out or hammer on a socket around the outside.
Got out a 13/16" impact socket, gave it a few blows with a hammer to force it on the bolt...3 seconds with the impact wrench and the bolt was out!
I'd imagine this would work with standard bolts as well. Since they take 17mm sockets, a 16mm or 15mm will probably do the trick.
Seems I'm not the only one with this problem:
http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122032
After a few tries of cleaning and hammering on the key, it rounded out completely. Drilling didn't work since I couldn't remove enough material to weaken it sufficiently. Finally called the dealer for suggestions. They said they either drill it out or hammer on a socket around the outside.
Got out a 13/16" impact socket, gave it a few blows with a hammer to force it on the bolt...3 seconds with the impact wrench and the bolt was out!
I'd imagine this would work with standard bolts as well. Since they take 17mm sockets, a 16mm or 15mm will probably do the trick.
