CV joint torx key

Where can I get the right size torx key for undoing the CV joint 12 star bolts.
I've got a set marked M40 (to small) M45 (to big) what's the right size and where can I get it?

Thanks in advance'
Glen

I am sure they are Multispline not Torx

wher u at Vintage in Sydney have them in stock 02-9789-1777

ther 12 point

4 got to ay get a small sharp point n scrap all the gunk out of the socket head before u try n undo


also fit the socket n bang with a hammer to get int all the way in

before u try n undo other wise u wuill strip the hex head drive

4 got to say get a small sharp point n scrap all the gunk out of the socket head before u try n undo


also fit the socket n bang with a hammer to get int all the way in

before u try n undo other wise u wuill strip the hex head drive

more here

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=59782&page=1#pid566141

yeah as said theyre 6mm 12point allenkey

most tool shops should be able to sell you one

I'm based in tasmania.
I cleaned the bolt heads out and asumed they were torx, haven't damaged any of the bolts but I could tell the torx wasn't exactly right.
Thanks or the info, I'll try the local shops and see if I can turn anything up.

vw54 wrote:wher u at Vintage in Sydney have them in stock 02-9789-1777

ther 12 point

mine were damaged due to previous owner
the allan key so i used the allan key that wasn't in a set and weld the bolt on

this way you get to replace both the cv boot and the bolts aswell

Thanks for your help guys, picked up the right tool and some other tools that are of use.

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Nice

What are they for?

glencsiro wrote:Where can I get the right size torx key for undoing the CV joint 12 star bolts.
I've got a set marked M40 (to small) M45 (to big) what's the right size and where can I get it?

Thanks in advance'
Glen

i DON'T THINK THEY ARE toRX ???

MULTI HEX OR ALLEN KEYS...

SOME HAVE A MIXTURE....

BEST TO RENEW THEM AFTER GETTING THEM OUT...

AND PAINT THEM GREEN.... LOL

I DID.. LEE

the allen headed ones are very common in bolt shops..
even stainless steel.... lol

helbus wrote:What are they for?

The 3/8 ratchet drive is the proper 12 star key for the CV joints, the round plate with the holes is for drilling 4 extra dowel holes in the crank and flywheel so I can run 8 pins.
The long shaft is the clutch alignment tool and the large cog is a torque drive for undoing and tightening of the flywheel and rear wheel hub, works a shit load better than a long breaker bar, so much easier.

glencsiro wrote:

helbus wrote:What are they for?

The 3/8 ratchet drive is the proper 12 star key for the CV joints,

with those type of bolt heads-

the round plate with the holes is for drilling 4 extra dowel holes in the crank and flywheel so I can run 8 pins.

The long shaft is the clutch alignment tool and

the large cog is a torque drive for undoing and tightening of the flywheel and rear wheel hub, works a load better than a long breaker bar, so much easier.

never seen one of those before.... EXCELLENT TOOL...

much better than the tool sold in the USA that You hit with a Very LARGE hammer....lol


I have always wondered what happened to all those VW special tools...
local VW Mechanic said every VW workshop had to have them...
most were NEVER used.... lol LEE