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tool source?
I am getting ready to remove the doors on my 71 coupe project. Seems the hinges are held on by a 12 point bolt. I did a search and found these to be a 12 point "triple square" type bolt. Now the question is,
Where do I buy some of these bit? I searched the sites of Chraftsman, MAC, Snap-On, harbour Freight, etc. I even called several auto tool stores here in the DC area. I can not locate them anywhere. I know that some of you that own later cars need them for CV axle work. I assume that these bits can be purchaced. Any sources would be a great help. Jamie
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04-10-2002, 06:50 AM
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Bought my set at the local Pepboys store. Needed it for the 12-point bolts on the Porsche flywheel.
I am very sure Snapon or MAC have them. Napa... too. |
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04-10-2002, 06:53 AM
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if you just remove the hinge pins, there's no lineup problems on reinstallation and no chipped paint around the bolt heads.
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04-10-2002, 06:58 AM
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Have you tried Pelican. I believe our host has them for sale.
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04-10-2002, 07:02 AM
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Thanks for the sources. I will check my local Pep-boys. If not I will be ordering from Pelican. It seems I did not see them on the site when I looked for the tools. I have to admit I was not looking in the right spot.
JW- I am planning on completely removing the hinges. I have some rust repair to do in that area. Besides, I will be hanging and aligning some Glass doors as the project progresses. Thanks for all the help.  Jamie
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04-10-2002, 07:48 AM
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I buy my 12 points at Sears.
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04-10-2002, 08:05 AM
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My local Sears did not have them. I asked and the guy said I wanted Torx bits. "No" I replied, I want 12 point. He still did not get it. It was not the best customer service.
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04-10-2002, 09:52 AM
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Snap-on has them. You can get them on their web site. I flagged down both Mac and Snap-on trucks and they all said it is not a very common item to carry unless they have Porsche dealers on their route, or at least people who work on Pcars. As sombody else said, I think you can get them from Pelican.
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04-10-2002, 05:16 PM
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The correct terminology is "tri-square" or XZN.
Online ontool sells the Stahlwille brand www.ontool.com motorhead sells Hazet www.motorhead.net hptools sells Stahlwille www.hptools.com There are others www.baumtools.com They all have a fair supply of Porsche related tools, if you don't need it right away. Or look in Pelicans tool area. Hazet also has a tool that accepts bits and is long and thin enough to do door hinges (actualy the tool is designed for VW's) www.hazet.com or www.hazet.de Also try www.themotoringshop.com the have a wobble socket that may work. And they are locatated around Wallyworld in Florida. Martin Last edited by Porcupine; 04-10-2002 at 10:44 PM.. |
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