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sammygon1 11-26-2003 12:19 PM

What tool do I use?
 
What tool do I use to loosen bolts in Pic. I need to adjust my door. I have tried torx and star tools with no luck. Any help would be appreciated thanks, Samhttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1069881536.jpg

sammyg2 11-26-2003 12:24 PM

You need what is called a triple square wrench. Same style as the CV joint bolts.

But based on the look of them you may need to use a drill bit if they are stripped too bad.

JP911 11-26-2003 12:26 PM

I would start by ordering new bolts, then I would use a dremel to cut a nice slot across the bolt, and finally use a wide-blade srewdriver to remove the old bolts.

sammygon1 11-26-2003 12:26 PM

Thanks Sammyg2, do you know where I can find one? I doubt they have one at Sears.

sammyg2 11-26-2003 12:30 PM

It depends on what size you need.
I purchased a triple sqaure for the CV joint bolts at a local VW shop for around $8. I think it was an 8mm.

Have you called pelican to see if they have it? They might surprise you by either having it or being able to get it fast.

ChrisL 11-26-2003 12:32 PM

I found a set of four (6mm through 12mm) at Autozone. They had an odd name like 'internal wrench' on them.

Chris.

yelcab1 11-26-2003 01:49 PM

12 point set at Sears, or Kragen, for little money

rickeolis 11-26-2003 01:55 PM

PELICAN!
 
I had one of these tools that went to my 911 flywheel on back order from a local Snap-On dealer.

After 3 weeks, I called Pelican by phone, and they had one at my door within 3 days for less $$ than Snap-On.

kcope 11-26-2003 01:56 PM

Same as CrisL found them at Auto Zone

Jeff Alton 11-26-2003 02:38 PM

It looks just like this.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1069889877.jpg

sammygon1 11-26-2003 03:50 PM

Thanks Guys, I found one at the local VW shop. Too bad the bolts are to stripped to use it. Sam

Zeke 11-26-2003 04:03 PM

Use an impact screwdriver with a 3/8 drive for your 12 point. The bolts will start out.

fintstone 11-27-2003 10:33 PM

Got my 12 pt 8mm (like the picture posted by catca) at Santa Fe Tools on Central, near intersection of Wyoming (Abq. NM))for about $3. They have lots of strange tools. Sorry I didn't see your post or you could have borrowed mine.

Doug Zielke 11-27-2003 10:38 PM

Re: What tool do I use?
 
Quote:

Originally posted by sammygon1
What tool do I use to loosen bolts in Pic.....

A torch ;)
They look stripped. You do need that special socket (CV bolt-type) as previously mentioned. If you can use it with a hammer impact driver, you might get lucky.

Eric Coffey 11-28-2003 12:59 PM

If no luck with a 12-pt. bit, the right size easy-out (spiral) bit should do the trick (with a 1/2 ratchet or breaker).

masraum 11-28-2003 03:45 PM

Yep, they sell them at many auto parts stores, they have been used on everything from old Pinto's, volkswagons, Chyslers with VW engines (frt drive water cooled), etc....

As said before, they should be called a "triple square".


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