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

8, IIRC.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.