8.8 Cross pin retainer bolt

[Martin0660]

I broke an axle on my Capri last fall, started getting around to fixing it along with my other winter upgrades. Anyway, went to pull the cross pin retaining bolt, and it came out with the head and threads, but no pin

As i'm sure a lot of you know, the usual fixes involve big freaking hammers, air chissles, and / or torches, sometimes if you are lucky, you can fish it our with a pick (never my luck). Most times, we end up needed a new carrier Anyway, I picked up this kit......

http://www.fabbriassociates.com/kitinfo.html

I actually got mine off eBay a little cheaper, but its from the same guys.

Basically there is a bolt to act as a drill guide, a long drill bit, and a few easy outs. I had t ocut about 3" off the drill bit as my drill was hitting the shock. After I got that, I put in the long drill guide bolt, drilled it, pulled out the guide bolt, hammered in the easy out, and had a hold of the broken part in like 15 minutes total. I had to keep moving the cross pin around to find the right spot, but darned if it didnt come out. I wish they would give you a little better quality drill bit with it, rhe one I got is pretty well toast with one use, but hey it worked.

Hope it helps someone else in the future.

Bob Myers

[INSANELY CRAZY]

dang bob, sounds like you had some fun... but atleast it's out..

[Sonic03snake]

Nice find, ive been lucky enough to come across 2 of those and used a pick to get both out.

[Toby Moss]

I've had this same problem. Used to be a huge job and I damaged one of the carriers real bad. I saw this kit on another site and got it from Snap-on. Worked real smooth. The drill in mine held up for a second job. I highly recommend this tool. You may never have this problem, but if you do, it's good to have this thing in your drawer!

[Martin0660]

Toby - Glad you had luck with one too. There will be one in my toolbox from now on too. BTW - WELCOME

Lou - Your luckier than I am ;) I laid under there for two hours with every pick, magnet, tiny screw driver, or anything else I could think of to stuff in there before giving up. Actually came into the house to get the BFH and punch from my toolbox, decided to search around a little before i went at it in anger and found this :)

Bob Myers