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Re: Need tools



Chris,

Thanks for backing me up on this one. I didn't want to argue, and the tool I
have is cut out of an 8 mm hex, and it slips right onto my 8 mm socket.

Craig Williams
1981 SciroccoS 1.8 16V (soon to be 2.0+)
1987 Jetta GLI 16V (Daily Driver)
1991 Passat Wagon 2.0 16V (For the Wife)

----- Original Message -----



> It is actually referred to as an 8mm by the Snap-on tool guy. I do agree
> that it is the size of 6mm. However, if you request a 6mm triple square
you
> will end up with too small of a tool. For somee reason the fact that it is
a
> triple square they (tool companies) seem to think that it should be called
> an 8mm.
>
>
> >
> >    You'll need a BFH to get an 8mm hex in the wheel cover hole. It's a
> >6mm. You can use a triple square or a hex.
> >    Gerry
> >
> >   ----- Original Message -----
> >   From: Craig Williams
> >   To: David M Brown ; Scirocco questions
> >   Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 10:23 AM
> >   Subject: Re: Need tools
> >
> >
> >   David,
> >
> >   The tool to remove the tear drop covers are a 12 pt, 8 mm tool. It is
> >the same tool that will remove the bolts for the inside CV joints.
> >
> >   You need a 12 mm allen wrench to spin the rear caliper pistons back
in.
> >I found mine at a local hardware store for less then $5.
> >
> >   Good Luck -- Craig Williams
> >   1981 SciroccoS 1.8 16V (soon to be 2.0+)
> >   1987 Jetta GLI 16V (Daily Driver)
> >   1991 Passat Wagon 2.0 16V (For the Wife)
> >     ----- Original Message -----
> >     From: David M Brown
> >     To: Scirocco questions
> >     Sent: Monday, February 07, 2000 4:29 PM
> >     Subject: Need tools
> >
> >
> >     I need the tool that unlocks the cap on the rims for tear drop.
87-88
> >rims.
> >
> >     I need head bolt "socket" star (12 PT.?) type.
> >
> >     I need to know what size hex head goes into the rear calibre piston
to
> >turn the piston in.
> >
> >     I need I need  8-)
> >
> >     By the way thanks to all on the visors. I picked up a pair from
Steve
> >Jacobs this weekend. It's really nice to see the sky again 8-P
> >
> >     Also Thanks to all the other list members that have been giving me
> >advise. I'm a new commer to Scirocco world but I learn fast and
appreciate
> >the help.
> >
> >     Thanks
> >     David
>
>
> Chris DeLong
> ICQ#45030867
> Seattle, WA USA
> '80 16V Rag
> '65 Bus (ugly, but good for campin' W/toaster oven)
> '82 GLI (now with a happy shaved, solenoid operated trunk)
> '80 'Vert
> '61 17 Window
> '78 Scirocco
>
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