12 Point triple-square drive bit for axle flange

[juliemac57 at hotmail.com (Julie Macfarlane)]

I got a set of the 3 at NAPA for $15.00. Try there.



Julie Macfarlane
1981 MKI 2L 16v w 2Y
"For good health : EAT RICE!"
Amsterdam NY





>From: "Rick Kellner" <rfkellner@snet.net>
>To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: RE: 12 Point triple-square drive bit for axle flange
>Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 06:30:43 -0400
>
>Is this bit readily available at Sears?  I know GAP has them however; I
>would prefer not to pay shipping for one small item.
>Thanks, Rick.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
>[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of T Berk
>Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 2:03 AM
>Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: Re: 12 Point triple-square drive bit for axle flange
>
>Jeff Toomasson wrote:
>
> >
> >>Are the 12 point triple-square bolts that hold on the axle drive
>flange 8mm
> >>or 10mm?  I know the head bolts are 12mm so that bit won't be of help.
>
> >>Thanks, Rick.
> >>_________
>
>
>  > That would be 8mm...
>  >
>  > JT
>  >
>
>I concur.
>
>I am given to understand out of the four pack of common sizes the 10 mm
>is used to remove certain vw 'HUBCAPS'.
>
>One thing that has helped me is to:
>
>- Get a bunch of long 3/8" extensions.
>
>- Get a deep socket 1/2" er socket. Gaf tape the 8 mm driver to it as a
>semi permanent install. This will make sense after you get started.
>
>- Use a screw driver in the vented part of the brake disk to prevent the
>
>axle from rotating. It holds up against the brake caliper. If
>non-vented, you can vice grip the thing or a helper can hold the
>tire/rim/wheel package while you work from under the car.
>
>- Be sure to spray some brake cleaner into the socket heads of the CV
>joints fasteners. Be sure to tap the 8mm firmly into the heads before
>you go torquing on stuff, else you strip the damn things.
>
>- Use a 3/8" drive breaker bar, not your ratchet, to break the hold
>those fasteners have. The ratchet can come into play right after you
>'snap' the things loose.
>
>
>hth,
>TBerk
>
>
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