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Posted by: joeav8tor Mar 14 2005, 11:31 AM

Hi,
getting my tools together...making sure I got everything for an engine drop...does anyone know the size of the 12 point star required to remove the cv joint bolts?
thanks
Joe

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 14 2005, 11:36 AM

8, IIRC.

Posted by: nebreitling Mar 14 2005, 11:54 AM

Go to your local VW parts house, they'll have what you need for about $7

Posted by: iiibdsiil Mar 14 2005, 12:14 PM

It's called a tripple square, I think 12 point is different?

Posted by: McMark Mar 14 2005, 12:17 PM

Tripe square would be 3 (triple) * 4 (square) = 12.

I think they're synonymous. They're called serrated as well.

Posted by: Gint Mar 14 2005, 12:49 PM

8MM triple square. Ask the tool joint for "Bug CV bolt tool"; It's all they know.

Posted by: 9146986 Mar 14 2005, 02:11 PM

QUOTE (Gint @ Mar 14 2005, 10:49 AM)
8MM triple square. Ask the tool joint for "Bug CV bolt tool"

And then get new regular hex socket CV bolts from Porsche, and throw those damn triple square socket bolts away.

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 14 2005, 02:19 PM

Or, you could buy a set of regular socket head bolts from me that are drilled for safety wire! $16 a set (shameless plug)

Posted by: Gint Mar 14 2005, 04:59 PM

QUOTE (Dr Evil Posted on Mar 14 2005 @ 01:19 PM)
Or, you could buy a set of regular socket head bolts from me that are drilled for safety wire! $16 a set (shameless plug)

I guess... if you had some.