Door striker plate

[Kurt Anderson]

I need to adjust the door stiker plate on my '79 SC. The bolt head looks like it accepts a modefied star wrench (similar to an alan wrench, but with more teeth). Questions: What size is this wrench? Can I expect to find one at my local hardware or auto parts store? Thanks.

Kurt

[Jerome Ryals]

Kurt you are looking for 12 point 8mm hex socket, I bought a set of 6 sizes in a plastic case all 1/2 inch drive from a local NAPA auto parts store-been years ago though. Check our host.

[Zeke]

If you are in a hurry, you can get these at Sears, or many FLAPS including the chains like AutoZone.

Not trying to take a sale away from Pelican/Drivewerks. If you are ordering anything from them, have them throw some in the box. BTW, it's the same tool used for the CV bolts, so you should have one.

[LakeCleElum]

Kurt - It's the same size that VW folks use to remove their axles. If your tools store doesn't have one, your auto parts store will...Bob S.

[Kurt Anderson]

Thanks guys. I looked under Pelican tools, but didn't see anything listed. I'll try local, and if not sucessful have Pelican include one in my next order.

Kurt

[Kurt Anderson]

Got one ! Just walked directly across the street from office to the VW performance and parts shop.

Kurt

[LakeCleElum]

Good deal Kurt.....I needed to do mine recently and was ticked when I saw what kind of tool I needed. I then got thinking, dug thru my tools and just happened to find one I bought over 20 years ago to change a trans on my VW Sirrocco (?)