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Thanks for the suggestion. I wasn't sure if the axle nut was hardened in any way which would prevent drilling/cutting it. Hopefully one of these suggestions will work. Thanks again! Joe Plowick My Site: http://type3lvr.homestead.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk> To: <type3@vwtype3.org> Sent: Friday, March 02, 2001 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [T3] 2 questions > Drill across the centre of one face of the nut with maybe 3 or so holes in > line, but make sure you set the depth (rubber band eg) so you don't risk > cutting into the thread, then use a cold chisel. A cutting disc might do > the outer part of a slot, but the drum would get in the way quite soon. > It would probably be quicker than drilling two large holes into a strong bar > if you've only got a portable drill. > > Dave. > UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club > http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/ > ------ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org >