12 Point triple-square drive bit for axle flange

[gr8hunter1 at comcast.net (Jacob)]

I recently made the mistake thinking that the 6 point vs. 12 point is 
the same as a 6 sided socket vs 12 sided. Now that you know how I 
stripped the bolts any ideas on how to get them out? I got all but 4 
bolts on the passanger side out, those 4 are the only stripped ones.  I 
just need to get them out, then I can get new ones.

T Berk wrote:

> > 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
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Scirocco-l mailing list
> Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> http://neubayern.net/mailman/listinfo/scirocco-l
>