Where can I find tool for door striker plate.

78P930 · 78P930's Garage

Looked in Pelican but couldn't find it.
Thanks,
Pat

SoCal70RSR · 04-09-2007, 03:05 PM

I bought mine at the local Pep Boys. It was a set of 4 I believe with different sizes.

kycarguy 935 · 04-09-2007, 03:56 PM

Snap-On sells one too but its expensive.

TerryH · TerryH's Garage

A T-40 torx socket seemed to fit pretty well. Probably not the perfect tool though.

unclebilly · unclebilly's Garage

Sears?

pwd72s · 04-09-2007, 04:24 PM

What you want is an 8mm "triple square" 3/8" drive socket. Call your area tool sellers, you're bound to find one.

}{arlequin · }{arlequin's Garage

google "zdmak" or hit here: http://www.toolss.com/wbstore/main.asp?action=PROD&PROD=JT-XZN1008PC&CTMP=1

if you type in "triple square" in the search box, you'll get more choices.... don't use torx. paul is right, this is the correct tool.

MysticLlama · 04-09-2007, 04:50 PM

I got mine at the local Shucks. Set of 4 for like $10-15 or something.

Zeke · 04-09-2007, 05:02 PM

I don't remember whether it's a 10 or 12 mm, but Pelican does have them.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/ShopCart/TOOL/POR_TOOL_CAT066_pg6.htm#29

78P930 · 78P930's Garage

Thanks all.
Pat

pwd72s · 04-09-2007, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by milt
I don't remember whether it's a 10 or 12 mm, but Pelican does have them.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/ShopCart/TOOL/POR_TOOL_CAT066_pg6.htm#29

Unless they went to different striker plate bolts in later years, it's 8, Milt. I just got back from the garage after double checking with my 3/8" drive 8mm triple square socket...

Zeke · 04-09-2007, 07:28 PM

Yikes! Way off. Well, I didn't see an 8 in the catalog, so I was clearly guessing on that one. The thing is, I have all 3 sizes, so I didn't think on it too much.

Jeff Hail · 04-09-2007, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pwd72s
What you want is an 8mm "triple square" 3/8" drive socket. Call your area tool sellers, you're bound to find one.

8mm "triple square" 3/8"

Its part of the metric adjustable spanner collection

DavErb · 04-10-2007, 01:29 AM

Probably not the *proper* tool but I managed to adjust mine with the right sized allen wrench out of a metric allen head set. Just made sure that the socket was cleaned out and that the wrench was well set into the socket. The important thing was that it was out of a metric set for a tight fit; none of the SAE ones will fit tightly.

Kirk911SC · 04-10-2007, 04:02 AM

Any advice on how to remove a stripped striker bolt?

I guess I have to use one of those drill type bolt removers?

Thanks.

Kirk

Porsche_monkey · 04-10-2007, 04:07 AM

You should be able to tack weld a piece of square stock and use an adjustable wrench. Or just drill the head out with a large center drill. PM me if you need to borrow any tools.

pwd72s · 04-10-2007, 07:39 AM

The set I have is the one Dave linked to. Kirk..your bolt probably got stripped by somebody using a hex or a torque socket when trying to remove or install. Clicking on Milt's link did lead me to an 8mm triple square offered by our host...

Just joshing you a bit, Milt...I probably did what you did. Took the set to the car, tried one, then another, until I got the fit.

78P930 · 78P930's Garage

Done and done. Nothing like having the right tool, found them at the local auto parts store. Thanks again, Pat