What the heck is going on? Bearing or CV Joint?

[SequoiaGLX at twcny.rr.com (SequoiaGLX@twcny.rr.com)]

I know this is old, just getting around to reading it.

I have something to add however.

I have tried the triple square bits, set of four (6-12mm) for about $20, made by both Lisle and K-D.  They both suck more than anything has ever sucked before.  They both f!%#$% stripped and rounded out some of my flywheel bolts on my VR6 when I was doing my timing chains.  Those suckers are one use and order only.  I was pissed beyond belief.

My Snap-On bits which were quickly purchased thereafter gave me absolutely no problem with the astronomical torque required for these.  $20 a PIECE but well worth the money.

These bits are the only Snap-On tools I own.  I usually try to at least buy Craftsman but have been known to cheap out as far down as Harbor Freight.  It was not worth it here.

Do not cheap out on your triple squares.  They will f$#@$( up your day when you need to have you DD on the road ASAP.

John K. Gates
--
Rome, NY
'97 Jetta GLX - daily driver
'85 Scirocco Flash Silver, waiting for my new house/shop for a complete
teardown/buildup sometime soon...

----- Original Message -----
From: "W.Hawker" <willhawk@shaw.ca>
Date: Sunday, September 19, 2004 10:04 pm
Subject: Re: What the heck is going on? Bearing or CV Joint?

> Yeah..I now remember I got my 12 point at least 20 years ago (when 
> I 
> had my 77 Alpine White Scirocco) . Ended up selling  the car  back 
> in 
> 82, but kept the tool (s). Now have two vintage VW's and is still 
> have 
> the tools in use. Guess you may have to look at Snap On or Mac Tools.
> 
> Bill
> On Sunday, September 19, 2004, at 08:44  PM, Don Walter wrote:
> 
> > Wrong, they were the worst.  I asked they to look it up on their
> > computer, nope too lazy.  I even looked through their catalog, no
> > dice.
> >
> >
> > On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 17:45:36 -0500, W.Hawker <willhawk@shaw.ca> 
> wrote:>> One word.....
> >>
> >> Craftsman
> >>
> >> Bill
> >>
> >> 82 Rocco
> >> 83 GTi
> >>
> >>
> >> On Sunday, September 19, 2004, at 05:42  PM, Don Walter wrote:
> >>
> >>> It took me over 3 weeks to find mine.  Mostly people don't 
> understand>>> what we are looking for.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 18:11:30 -0400, David Winchell 
> >>> <xavsbud@gmail.com>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>> Thanks for the help.  I finally found a parts store with the 
> proper>>>> triple square tools. Hard item to find in this area.
> >>>>
> >>>> I got the cv joint out and it is definitely toast. The boot is
> >>>> shredded and has spun most of the grease out. I will have to 
> get 
> >>>> that
> >>>> rebuilt tomorrow , but have to now get a new ball joint over 
> nighted>>>> to me as I tore the right one while trying to free the 
> cv joint. 
> >>>> Looks
> >>>> like I am once again with out the 16V for driving pleasure.
> >>>>
> >>>> I just hope this was all of it. I checked the drivers side cv 
> boots>>>> while I was under there and all looks well on that side. 
> Just 
> >>>> hoping
> >>>> the bearing on that side is good.
> >>>>
> >>>> I'll update once it is all back together.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks Cathy, Peter, Al, John and Don.
> >>>>
> >>>> Looks like it is going to get right. Your help was great and 
> timely.>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Dave
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>> David L. Winchell, II
> >>>> '87 Scirocco 2.0L 16V
> >>>> '86 Scirocco
> >>>> '01 Galant V6
> >>>> '00 Silverado
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Don Walter - Waukesha, WI
> >>> 1986 1.8 16V Black Scirocco
> >>> 1986 2L 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (under repair)
> >>> 1988 1.8 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (sold on 3/29/04)
> >>> 1984 1.8 8V Pewter Scirocco (sold years ago)
> >>> 1971 Karman Ghia (sold)
> >>> 1969 Karman Ghia (sold)
> >>> 1969 Beetle (sold)
> >>>
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> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > -- 
> > Don Walter - Waukesha, WI
> > 1986 1.8 16V Black Scirocco
> > 1986 2L 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (under repair)
> > 1988 1.8 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (sold on 3/29/04)
> > 1984 1.8 8V Pewter Scirocco (sold years ago)
> > 1971 Karman Ghia (sold)
> > 1969 Karman Ghia (sold)
> > 1969 Beetle (sold)
> >
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