 12 point torex for the CV bolts, Where to find? |
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| HalfMoon |
 Feb 19 2014, 06:15 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
Will a six point strip out the 12 point torex bolts for the CV joints (it only takes 30 lbs....)
Or should I go buy this difficult to find torex? Anyone got a link? |
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| rick 918-S |
Feb 19 2014, 10:59 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,239 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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Don't use a torx. They will strip and you will be screwed. Clean out the female 12 point head and be sure the tool is seated.
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| HalfMoon |
Feb 19 2014, 11:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Feb 19 2014, 11:59 PM)  Don't use a torx. They will strip and you will be screwed. Clean out the female 12 point head and be sure the tool is seated. Thanks for the tip. Torx no (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) My bolts are new from 914Rubber and drilled for wiring too :-) |
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HalfMoon 12 point torex for the CV bolts Feb 19 2014, 06:15 PM
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I bought mine on Amazon, think they were $5.... Feb 19 2014, 07:10 PM HalfMoon Sears for 18.95
http://www.sears.com/kd-tools-3-8-... Feb 19 2014, 06:50 PM The Cabinetmaker I've never heard of torex. Do you mean torx? I... Feb 19 2014, 07:09 PM jim_hoyland Pep Boys. 8mm $7 The CV bit is also referred ... Feb 19 2014, 07:30 PM somd914 Also got mine at NAPA, been 2 or 3 years, purchase... Feb 19 2014, 07:40 PM HalfMoon Deeper search at Sears and I found it in a 1/4 dri... Feb 19 2014, 10:04 PM stugray I found them at Autozone in a pack but you have to... Feb 19 2014, 10:42 PM Cap'n Krusty You DO NOT want a 1/4' drive 8mm triple square... Feb 19 2014, 11:23 PM CptTripps Less than $15 here. Free shipping for Prime m... Feb 20 2014, 03:25 AM jacksun
Will a six point strip out the 12 point torex bol... Feb 20 2014, 07:48 AM shuie FLAPS, ask for a Triple Square. Should be ~$1... Feb 20 2014, 08:35 AM Olympic 1.7 I got this set from amazon. It works pretty good, ... Feb 20 2014, 08:42 AM OU8AVW Snap On
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I've spent almost as m... Feb 20 2014, 08:43 AM JStroud I bought mine from Tangerine racing, racer Chris i... Feb 20 2014, 08:54 AM Mark Henry $5.95
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.as... Feb 20 2014, 11:25 AM Thestigz06 Any vw parts website. I think mine was empi! :... Feb 20 2014, 01:34 PM HalfMoon I opted for the 3/8, 12pt, 8mm, long shank at NAPA... Feb 20 2014, 01:44 PM chads74 Good decision! Feb 20 2014, 01:56 PM The Cabinetmaker When you insert the tool, tap it with a hammer and... Feb 20 2014, 03:35 PM HalfMoon
When you insert the tool, tap it with a hammer an... Feb 20 2014, 03:50 PM Mark Henry
When you insert the tool, tap it with a hammer a... Feb 20 2014, 04:43 PM HalfMoon RE: 12 point torex for the CV bolts Feb 20 2014, 07:46 PM tscrihfield I know they are also referred to as a 12 point ext... Feb 20 2014, 08:14 PM |
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