Thread/Pitch of CV bolts?
10-02-2005, 06:47 PM
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Dam If i wasn't doing the job tomorrow I would have ordered this Hex Bit Set. http://www.arnnworx.com/long_hex_bit_set.htm sucks
10-02-2005, 08:19 PM
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I bought a used set of Hazet sockets off of Ebay. Hazet and Heyco(German tools like our Mac and Snap-on)are used by many German car manufacturers but are very pricey(almost $35 each if purchased seperatley). There are many U.S. distributors but I don't know the names offhand. Maybe someone here or at the local porsche or VW club might have them to let you borrow. You can also do a search for Facom and Stahlwille tools.
10-02-2005, 08:40 PM
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Race Car
Originally Posted by Mike Markota
I finally got ahold of a cheesehead tool today (6.50$ at NAPA) and removed all but 6 of the bolts that hold the CV joints to the trans. Those got stripped. I cleaned them out (never seen so much grease/buildup!) tapped the tool in with a hammer, had my little brother stand on the brakes and most came out easy. The ones that didn't are a problem.
I know I'm gonna have to do this job again (clutch is in the very near future...) so I'd like to replace the 12pts with something a little less likely to strip. What size bolt should I pick up?
Thanks
Mike
EDIT: Does cutting slots into the heads of the stipped bolts and using a flathead seem like a good way to get the stripped ones out?
I know I'm gonna have to do this job again (clutch is in the very near future...) so I'd like to replace the 12pts with something a little less likely to strip. What size bolt should I pick up?
Thanks
Mike
EDIT: Does cutting slots into the heads of the stipped bolts and using a flathead seem like a good way to get the stripped ones out?
10-02-2005, 10:19 PM
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The technical name for the cv bolts are triple square or 12 point internal. Cheesehead is a generic term used for torx , triple square, hex, or any other type bolt that has a smooth circular circumference.
I got a set of 4 triple square bits from Pep Boys for ~ $15. This set had all the correct sizes for the cv, pressure plate, and flywheel bolts.
I got a set of 4 triple square bits from Pep Boys for ~ $15. This set had all the correct sizes for the cv, pressure plate, and flywheel bolts.
10-04-2005, 08:41 AM
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Look for this. Many autoparts store carry this brand - I found it at Murray's (I don't think they're national though - just Michigan). There's a dealer locator on the web site, or you can order it directly from them.
http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=1080
http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=1080
