Re: 16v Starter Bolts - what are they?

[Etrik <etrik@pure-research.net>]

Neal Tovsen wrote:
> 
> What kind of bolts does my starter use to attach to the engine? If someone
> could indicate both the type and size, that'd be great. The Bentley just
> says "remove bolts" and the Chilton says "special allen socket." I couldn't
> find an allen socket to fit, and none of my Torx sockets fit, either. I
> can't really get a straight visual line on it, so I can't really tell by
> looking. Is it one of those 12-point Torx-like things (similar to drive
> shaft bolts)? Where do you get them? I went all over and most places hadn't

Your answered your own question, its a 12 point, 12mm(??) not sure on
the
size, it's also called serated (sp?). it's the exact same kind of
bolt as on the CV joints.

Etrik

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