special tools

[asidrave]

i am in need of the socket to take out the cv joints and the flywheel bolts. what are they called, sizes and where can i get them besides the porsche dealer. thanx

[Lawrence Coppari]

The CV joints have a female bolt head that takes an 12 point wrench. A hex sometimes works on it but I would get the 12 point. You can get one at NAPA among other places. Mine says K D 2304 on it.

[This message has been edited by Lawrence Coppari (edited 02-15-2001).]

[nigel]

Here in England they're called Spline Bits, and you can get a full set for a Ford Pinto engine, which contains all the sizes you need for every Spline bolt on the car.

[drew1]

The CV bolts are stock, 12 point female socket head, or some use 6 point female socket head (allen). Lilse makes a 12 point tool with a 1/2" male hex shank. I like this tool better with CVs. Its easier to handle with greasy hands from packing them than a socket type tool. I believe the size is 8mm. The Lilse kit, contains 4 or 5 different sizes, is about $15 at Western Auto.

Haven't pulled a 944 flywheel, but I think they are a 10 mm Allen. If a 12 point, I expect one of the Lilse will fit.

If a 6 point Allen, most parts places or industrial supply places have them in metric.

drew1

[asidrave]

thanx for your help guys. i found the bits i needed at my local auto parts store.

[porscheboi928s/c944t/n]

ASIDRAVE,
if u can't find one let me know.. i have one sitting around..(bergen county)..i think it is called a seraded wrench?? 10mm i believe,12 point..just did mine couple of months ago...

[asidrave]

thanx for the offer porscheboi, im in hudson county. i bought the tools from ramp auto parts in jersey city. i hope those are the tools that work. i bought the 6,8,10 and 12mm serrated wrenches. p.s. if you need parts for your 944 let me know i may have them. im almost done stripping a donor 944 i bought.