Like Craig said, the blue locktite will make those puppies a chore to break loose. A six point socket and a cheater pipe will make short work of the job though. Be sure to clean the threads thoroughly with a wire brush and use a spot of blue locktite on reassembly.

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

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