Ok, so when I went to drop the transmission, the cv bolts looked pretty chewed. Where can I get a fresh set of these? What size are they? Also, I've seen references to a special tool for removing them? Are they just a little different than a torx bit? Pelican Parts lists bolts & tool for a 68+ 911, is this what I want?

its a double square bit, 8 points. Torx are 6 i believe, the 911 tool listed in PP is the one...

This same bit is available at your local sears, or good auto parts store

Got to have a good "tool" to work on 914's

I work on my 914 everyday

I thought it was a tri-square, but I could be wrong. Anyway, you need to use new bolts and new lockwashers. Torque them up properly and don't forget to check after a week of driving. There are many stories of grief when they get loose and the drive shaft acts like a big club and whacks everything within reach. On a friends car it just bent the gearshift rod, but others have had serious damage.

How bout a 12 point Star bit or just ask for the VW CV Bolt tool.

You can replace them with a hex head - just match strength, length and thread.

or something like that

I was just thinking it might be a tri-square also.... actually I think it is tr-square... Im going to pull a bolt outof my scrap stuff and check

had a shitty day at work and am tired,

In any event you can get the tool locally... sears, or a good auto parts store.. or hardware store..

tri square is correctamundo Dave...

here are some selected bits for internally driven bolts..

Snoooozle

My Sears no longer has them (I checked recently).

Pep Boys did:

All the info you need should be in this picture. Less them $10 for the set if I remember correctly:

From my experience, always tap them lightly with a hammer to fully seat them though the muck and grit before torqing on them.

$10 and PParts sells one for $20 somthing?

No affiliation or experience:
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/LIS-60750.html

EDIT: But they have a $50. minimum order.
Here is another one w/o a minimum for $13.49:
http://tools-plus.woodmall.com/lis60750.html

Or if you just want the 8mm you need, $6.39
http://tools-plus.woodmall.com/k-d2304.html

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It's nice to have one that goes on a 3/8" ratchet without the use of a separate socket.

Here is one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...sspagename=WDVW

It wouldnt surprise me a bit if Pelican takes "liberties" with the pricing of these tools

Lisle is the brand I just couldnt remember...

KB is another brand that makes these tools

Heck order one from snap on!! you can do that online now!

3 days too late

Mine is in the mail as we type. Couldn't find one at any of the FLAPS.