GKN 12 Point Axle Shaft CV Bolts, SOURCE?

[DRACO A5OG]

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

[kyngfish]

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?

[Jesse16]

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.

[Matt Monson]

Jim,
How many do you need? I might have some in my hardware stash.

[Quicksilver]

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.

[Quicksilver]

"BzzzzzztThankYouForPlaying"
Sorry, mine are 10mm bolts.

[chris_seven]

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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[drtyler]

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.

[DRACO A5OG]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Jim,
How many do you need? I might have some in my hardware stash.

Just need two, Please!

I will PM you now, So Grateful!

[DRACO A5OG]

Originally Posted by dad911

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Thanks but those are not triple squares :-/

[DRACO A5OG]

Originally Posted by chris_seven

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.

Hey Hey

Those could work :-)



Thanks Chris 7

[winders]

Originally Posted by chris_seven

I would tend to replace them all with Holo-Krome Allen Socket screws as they will be very well quality controlled.

Holo-Krome is the brand I use. I also use 6-point sockets as they are more universal.