8 mm triple square 'socket'

[randywebb]

I know of two places on our cars that use a triple square tool (like an Allen) - the door striker plates & the flywheel bolts (at least on the 3.2L motors).

But what size do they take? Is it 8 mm or 10 mm?

I'm asking because I have a chance to buy an 8mm one for a decent price used but don't want to do so unless I need it for the car.

Thanks.

[Rot 911]

I can't remember either. I think it is 10mm. Either way, Sears sells them.

[Jim Sims]

Door Striker Question

[1982911SCTarga]

The flywheel tool is 12 mm.

For what it's worth, Targa top latches employ triple-square bolts (can't recall the size).

Brian

[vash]

triple square? is that what it is called? damn, i have been calling it the "12 pt, similar to a torx/ allen socket, thingy".

[coldstart]

On my car, the flywheel bolts were 12mm and the pressure plate bolts were 10mm. They both were a biatch to get off. Personally I think triple square sockets are idiotic and should be banned. What is wrong with a hex nut????

[randywebb]

Triple Square is stronger. Never use a Torx (or Bristol spline) both of which look similar - none of these interchange.

Thanks for the answers:
8 mm triple square - door striker plates
10 mm triple square - clutch pressure plate cap screws (some years)
12 mm triple square - flywheel cap screws (some years)

[304065]

Don't forget the CV joints, although in later years, Porsche went to hex, which requires more fiddling with your torque wrench when you tighten them up.

[osidak]

Originally posted by vash
triple square? is that what it is called? damn, i have been calling it the "12 pt, similar to a torx/ allen socket, thingy".

triple square - a square has 4 corners * 3 = 12 points

[vash]

Originally posted by osidak
triple square - a square has 4 corners * 3 = 12 points

so a square 12mm wide, will fit inside that shape? all the points are right angles?

[pwd72s]

The door striker plates are 8mm triple square...