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GKN 12 Point Axle Shaft CV Bolts, SOURCE?
Okay Fellas,
I got hit by an Idiot stick and used a 6 point Torx star instead of the 12 point star to remove my CV joint bolt from GKN. Tip to tip 56MM (minus head 47MM) X 8MM. For the life of me I can not find a replacement and GKN is absolutely no help at all. Anyone have a source for couple of 12 point star bolts. Moral of the story, do not wrench in the dark, literally at night, can't see shiesse.  TIA, Jim
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06-23-2016, 06:44 AM
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Hey man, maybe this is a dumb question, but why not just get another type of bolt in the same size? Does it have to be 12 point star?
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06-23-2016, 07:12 AM
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Given the opportunity, I would replace any Torx or triple square bolt/nut I find if a replacement can be obtained. As I hear, they are only used by manufacturers because automated assembly equipment at the assembly plants work better with those fasteners. Later for us, simply a PIA and tool box filling activity. Just got me a 2012 GTI and not looking forward to all those goofy 3x square fasteners.
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06-23-2016, 07:17 AM
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Jim,
How many do you need? I might have some in my hardware stash.
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06-23-2016, 07:25 AM
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I think I have some servicable bolts. I'll check the garage in a bit...
But does the 85 915 use the same bolts? I know they changed the flange/bolts somewhere in the run of the 915 Carreras.
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06-23-2016, 07:37 AM
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"BzzzzzztThankYouForPlaying"
Sorry, mine are 10mm bolts. 
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06-23-2016, 07:58 AM
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There are plenty available from VW suppliers for beetles and the like.
Brakes / Rear Suspension : CV Joints / Axle Boots Bug - Dune Buggy Parts, Sandrail Parts, VW Parts - MooreParts.com I would tend to replace them all with Holo-Krome Allen Socket screws as they will be very well quality controlled. |
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06-23-2016, 10:14 AM
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06-23-2016, 10:56 AM
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Many of the newer bolts (either ordered by part number, or included in the CV joint kits) use internal hex instead of the internal triple square.
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06-23-2016, 12:05 PM
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06-23-2016, 01:04 PM
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06-24-2016, 05:25 PM
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 Those could work :-)  Thanks Chris 7
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06-24-2016, 05:32 PM
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