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> 12 point Alan wrench, what size
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post Feb 11 2012, 03:54 PM
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what size is the 12 point alan wrench for the CV joints 8mm or 6mm?
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post Feb 11 2012, 04:32 PM
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You mean the special star socket? Someone here sells those.
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post Feb 11 2012, 04:38 PM
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Twelve point, Triple square or serrated wrench. Can't remember the size.
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post Feb 11 2012, 04:41 PM
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Just used it today...8mm triple square
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post Feb 11 2012, 05:41 PM
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post Feb 11 2012, 09:08 PM
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post Feb 11 2012, 09:18 PM
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Go to a VW parts house and ask for the CV bolt tool.
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post Feb 11 2012, 09:31 PM
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I knew that...... Thanks
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post Feb 11 2012, 10:04 PM
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Autozone part number 25015. Worked great for me.


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post Feb 11 2012, 10:33 PM
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Carquest has a 4 piece set, all the metric sizes we need. . If I remember correctly it was around $12

here's the link http://www.toolsource.com/triple-square-po...ic-p-67247.html
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post Feb 11 2012, 10:41 PM
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Triple Square. 8mm. Check your local auto parts store.
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post Feb 12 2012, 04:13 PM
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picked up the bits from Auto zone 14 and some change,, thank you all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Feb 13 2012, 08:25 AM
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so ya got them out ! replace them with 6piont 8MM and drill them for safety wire...cheap insurance.. Or buy a set from someone here on the World.....JMO
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post Feb 13 2012, 08:27 AM
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Thank you for the tip. I will
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post Feb 13 2012, 08:50 AM
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Make sure you use a hammer to fully seat the tool in the bolt. You will hear and feel it when it bottoms. The factory bolts are fine if you clean them and use new Schnor washers. The tripple square is less likely to strip the bolt than the allen, if the tool is installed properly.
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post Feb 13 2012, 09:14 AM
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so ya got them out ! replace them with 6piont 8MM and drill them for safety wire...cheap insurance.. Or buy a set from someone here on the World.....JMO
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Here we go again. You guys all love so-called "upgrades", but when it comes to a real upgrade, you wanna go backwards. Early 914s used Allen (note the spelling and capitalization" or socket head bolts for the CV joints. They were "upgraded" (there's that beloved, but mostly mis-used, word again) to fasteners with a triple square drive because they'll take more torque safely without the irritating tendency to round off the socket (and the tool). Proper cleanliness, seating of the CV joint, and the use of new washers is the simplest way to prevent the properly torqued bolts from backing out. Safety wire is fine, but it's a PITA, and proper SS wire and the tool are pretty expensive.


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post Feb 13 2012, 09:33 AM
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thank you i'll take all the tips and tricks I can



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Make sure you use a hammer to fully seat the tool in the bolt. You will hear and feel it when it bottoms. The factory bolts are fine if you clean them and use new Schnor washers. The tripple square is less likely to strip the bolt than the allen, if the tool is installed properly.
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