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How to remove CV joint bolts on 69 pan?

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Gibbo Custom Title Time!

1,685 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#228723
Hey all, What are the bolts that hold on the cv joints? They look like allen key bolts, but I have been told that they are something else?

Anyone? I plan to remove mine today, just want to know what I need to do it!

Cheers

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#228739
Some are allen keys, with 6 sides, some cars use 'star' style with 12 'sides'. You will need a tool... an Allen key MIGHT work, if you use an extension to get some extra leverage. Better to go and buy the proper tool that fits on a socket wrench
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Gibbo Custom Title Time!

1,685 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#237066
Anyone know where to buy one of these 12 side thingos?

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Che Castro ankle straps

1,945 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#237088
yeah they used 12 point. you can get them in sockets for your ratchet at the local hardware store. They tend to gunk up with crap a lot of the time and they are sometimes rounded out from people trying to remove them with allen keys. replace the bolts with 6mm allens.
Jon

Gibbo Custom Title Time!

1,685 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#237221
Anyone know what size I need?

70AutoStik Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#237494
They call it an 8mm twelve-point, but my local tool shop says there's no such thing. MickMotors said he was getting some in.

Gibbo Custom Title Time!

1,685 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#237528
I got one today from Brad (COR) did the job in about 30 mins once I had the right tool!

😀

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#237779
don't replace them with allen head bolts!

the "star" type bolts can handle up to 40% higher torquing than allen style without stripping out. They are the new standard issue for vee dub and are much better than allen heads.
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Gibbo Custom Title Time!

1,685 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#237791
Cool, thanks for the tip.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#237908
the tool is preety hard to find now days... dont use a single hex allen key as you will strip the heads of the bolts

get the right tool 12 point and use a small screwdriver inside the head hole to remove all the gunk first i usually give the csocket a light tap into teh head as well to make sure it bottoms and does nbot slip out when undoing the bolt
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555bug WRX Bug Boy

1,123 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#237919
tool world up here in Bris sells them for impact sockets for like $8 work buying a couple...or try Custom Off Road last time I was there they had a load (don't know if there for sale though)

Gibbo Custom Title Time!

1,685 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#237931
I got the right tool and took all the bolts out in about 30 mins.

Done, thanks everyone.

VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#237956
Buggy Brad wrote:30 mins ????

Yeh must of had lunch and a beer break in between!

good on ya matey, them "star" sockets are a great invention, they also use them on pressure plates too, i bought a set as was sick off not having them..

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Gibbo Custom Title Time!

1,685 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#237969
Yes about 30 mins, I dont have the access to air tools you do m8, also I had to try and weigh down the other side of the pan cause the pressure of me lifting or pching was lifting the other side!

Anyway all done now. And lessons learnt.

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#237980
Just to avoid confussion they ar not Star or Torque tools they are an M8 Multi Spline tool. If you get a star or Torque then you will have a hard time ... hey Gibbo :>
Brad
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Gibbo Custom Title Time!

1,685 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#238029
Yeah, Especially if you are given the wrong tool and lead down the garden path by someone eh..... 🙂