CV Joint, 12-pt bit size for bolts? |
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CV Joint, 12-pt bit size for bolts? |
dcecc1968 |
Nov 19 2019, 08:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 251 Joined: 31-December 12 From: Concord, NC Member No.: 15,313 Region Association: South East States |
Can't seem to find a reference for the size of this bit. Thanks for your help.
-Don |
jcd914 |
Nov 19 2019, 09:11 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
Can't seem to find a reference for the size of this bit. Thanks for your help. -Don This is from a VW TDI forum page: "The triple square, also known as XZN, is a type of screw drive with 12 equally spaced tips, each with a 90 degree angle. Its name derives from overlaying 3 equal squares to form such a pattern with 12 right-angled tips. Common sizes are 6, 8, 10, and 12 mm" I believe the 914 CVs use the 8mm size bit. Jim |
mepstein |
Nov 19 2019, 09:16 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,255 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
My local FLAPS had 4 different size bits for about $8
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injunmort |
Nov 19 2019, 09:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
triple square size 8
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wndsrfr |
Nov 19 2019, 09:51 AM
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Chi-town |
Nov 19 2019, 10:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 850 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
triple square size 8 IMO replace them with 6point allen head and cross drill the heads for safety wire. Somebody here sells them... Or cross drill the stock bolts and get the same security and save money? I'll never understand why everyone swaps out for allen head bolts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
dcecc1968 |
Nov 19 2019, 10:30 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 251 Joined: 31-December 12 From: Concord, NC Member No.: 15,313 Region Association: South East States |
Appreciate it fellas!
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jcd914 |
Nov 19 2019, 10:36 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
triple square size 8 IMO replace them with 6point allen head and cross drill the heads for safety wire. Somebody here sells them... IMO using 6 point Allen bolts is a mistake. In my experience the allen heads strip much easier than the 12 point triple square bolts. The triple square drive was designed to handle more torque than the older design of the allen heads. The key to being successful with either style bolt is cleaning the heads of the bolts out so the tool fits all the way in so you have full engagement. Also make sure the threads on the bolt and in the bolt hole are clean when you assemble them. And use a torque wrench to get the correct torque on them. The safety wire is a very good idea but kind of a PITA to wire them. Jim |
Olympic 914 |
Nov 19 2019, 12:30 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States |
The key to being successful with either style bolt is cleaning the heads of the bolts out so the tool fits all the way in so you have full engagement. Also make sure the threads on the bolt and in the bolt hole are clean when you assemble them. And use a torque wrench to get the correct torque on them. I have found that after cleaning with a screwdriver or other pointed object, place the tool in and give it a few taps with a small hammer to seat the tool before trying to remove them. |
bdstone914 |
Nov 19 2019, 12:37 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,515 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
triple square size 8 IMO replace them with 6point allen head and cross drill the heads for safety wire. Somebody here sells them... IMO using 6 point Allen bolts is a mistake. In my experience the allen heads strip much easier than the 12 point triple square bolts. The triple square drive was designed to handle more torque than the older design of the allen heads. The key to being successful with either style bolt is cleaning the heads of the bolts out so the tool fits all the way in so you have full engagement. Also make sure the threads on the bolt and in the bolt hole are clean when you assemble them. And use a torque wrench to get the correct torque on them. The safety wire is a very good idea but kind of a PITA to wire them. Jim (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
rick 918-S |
Nov 19 2019, 12:37 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,443 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
The key to being successful with either style bolt is cleaning the heads of the bolts out so the tool fits all the way in so you have full engagement. Also make sure the threads on the bolt and in the bolt hole are clean when you assemble them. And use a torque wrench to get the correct torque on them. I have found that after cleaning with a screwdriver or other pointed object, place the tool in and give it a few taps with a small hammer to seat the tool before trying to remove them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) and replace the schnor washers. Proper torque is a must. Triple square bolts are harder to strip if the female is clean the the male can fully engage |
ClayPerrine |
Nov 19 2019, 12:50 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,438 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
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If you follow the factory procedure to replace the schnorr washers EVERY TIME you remove the bolts, and properly torque them, you will never have an issue with them backing out. The safety wire is a fix for the problem of "not following the directions". |
iankarr |
Nov 19 2019, 03:04 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,472 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Triple square bolts are harder to strip if the female is clean the the male can fully engage Usually the dirtier the female, the easier for the male to engage, but that doesn't apply to cars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Since this comes up every so often... M8 Triple square: https://www.amazon.com/Capri-Tools-30034-Tr...C125&sr=8-6 Schnoor washers: https://www.belmetric.com/steel-c-4_39_1020...papv7dfk9do7kh7 |
dcecc1968 |
Nov 19 2019, 09:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 251 Joined: 31-December 12 From: Concord, NC Member No.: 15,313 Region Association: South East States |
Great advice as always fellas!
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Rob-O |
Nov 19 2019, 10:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,251 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) If you follow the factory procedure to replace the schnorr washers EVERY TIME you remove the bolts, and properly torque them, you will never have an issue with them backing out. The safety wire is a fix for the problem of "not following the directions". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Id also add that from my experience most people don’t know what they’re doing when safety wiring. I have a bag of 100 Schnorr washers. Send me a PM and I’ll throw some in an envelope for you. The ridges of the Schnorr washers lock the bolt in place. But you crush those ridges in the process of torquing the bolt. So, it’s a one time use only washer. Since people don’t follow the directions and change them after each use, they get to a point when the washer won’t hold the bolt and it keeps backing out. So they spend time and money on the safety wire solution. Safety wire isn’t meant to keep the bolt torqued, it’s there to stop a catastrophic failure if the bolt does come loose. |
Tdskip |
Nov 20 2019, 10:56 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
As others have suggested you REALLY need to make sure the head is totally snug in the CV bolt, I always tap it fully seated to avoid stripping them.
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Mikey914 |
Nov 20 2019, 11:12 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,653 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Or start by hand and get 3-4 turns in before going to the wrench.
Yes most folks aren't really good at safety wire, but it will keep the bolt from backing out. You also do not need to do every bolt you can do every other. |
Rob-O |
Nov 20 2019, 12:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,251 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Or start by hand and get 3-4 turns in before going to the wrench. Yes most folks aren't really good at safety wire, but it will keep the bolt from backing out. You also do not need to do every bolt you can do every other. Assuming the safety wiring is done correctly. I’d say it’s 50% of the pictures I see if a safety wire job where the wire is done incorrectly, which would allow the bolt to loosen even with the safety wire. |
Valy |
Nov 21 2019, 01:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,671 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 11,573 Region Association: Northern California |
Allen bolts are a mistake.
Use the original bolts, new washer and make sure the surface of the bolts, CV and drive flange are clean and DRY of any oil or grease. Also make sure there is no RTV there as some like to use it there. The reason those bolts back up is that dirt and grease captured on above mentioned surfaces create temporary pressure that makes you think the bolt is fully torqued. Then the dirt gives up and the bolt torque goes out the window and even the washer doesn't help anymore. |
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