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Eck 11-11-2007 12:24 PM
What kind of bit do I need?
 
What kind of bit does this require and where can I get one? The star bits I have are either too large or too small and I don't want to strip them out, they already look pretty messed up.

Kirkhttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1194816210.jpg

Eck 11-11-2007 12:47 PM
That should read "do I need" not "d I need";)

equality72521 11-11-2007 12:47 PM
Most call it a triple square bit, it has 12 points. Not sure what size you need.

boyt911sc 11-11-2007 01:23 PM
Door Striker Tool
 
Eck,

I have this tool for years and don't know what's it is called. You need an 8 mm tool to remove the securing bolts for 911 door striker. Good luck.

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RickM 11-11-2007 04:03 PM
What you need is a Spline bit (AKA triple square as mentioned by equality) :

If you can't get from Sears then you can find here from $2.50...

http://www.lara.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?keywords=bt-spl

As boyt911sc states you want 8mm (AKA M8 or #8)

RWebb 11-11-2007 08:40 PM
triple square

avoid asking for a 'spline' as you might get a Bristol Spline - which won't work properly (or if you're lucky won't fit in there at all). It is some British thing with more meat near the center.

911pcars 11-11-2007 08:45 PM
An hand impact driver and BFH will also assist in removing these stubborn fasteners.

Sherwood

Thrlls 11-11-2007 08:48 PM
I just purchased a set from here:

Triplesquare

RickM 11-11-2007 08:50 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RWebb (Post 3582859)
triple square

avoid asking for a 'spline' as you might get a Bristol Spline - which won't work properly (or if you're lucky won't fit in there at all). It is some British thing with more meat near the center.
Spline bits are called for when working on VWs. My assumption is that these are one in the same.

Here is the tool I'm thinking of. Used for VW/Audi...described as a Spline tip driver for door lock assemblies.

http://i8.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/b8/34/8fd8_1.JPG

Thrlls 11-11-2007 09:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RickM (Post 3582870)
Spline bits are called for when working on VWs. My assumption is that these are one in the same.

Here is the tool I'm thinking of. Used for VW/Audi...described as a Spline tip driver for door lock assemblies.

http://i8.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/b8/34/8fd8_1.JPG
Could be the same, as I used a triple square #10? on our Jetta door lock assembly. Except it was a socket and not a driver.

RickM 11-11-2007 09:51 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Thrlls (Post 3582903)
Could be the same, as I used a triple square #10? on our Jetta door lock assembly. Except it was a socket and not a driver.
Not sure if the spline tool I've seen is one in the same with the triplesquare. To Randy's point there are proprietary versions of the format.

I only mention this tool as a friend has both the driver and similar bit.

haycait911 11-11-2007 09:58 PM
as mentioned, a 12-point tool AND a product called ' screw grab'. google it, it's awesome stuff. it's like little tiny chunks of carbide in a sticky goo. really makes a good grip between your tool and the fastener.

http://www.frentzandsons.com/eshop/catalog/147.htm

group911@aol.co 11-12-2007 06:41 AM
Oddly enough, that tool showed up in a couple of the later 3.2 tool kits I have. Not sure where else it is used on the car though.


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