CV joint torx key
glencsiro - January 30th, 2010 at 08:22 PM
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
silver - January 30th, 2010 at 08:36 PM
I am sure they are Multispline not Torx
vw54 - January 30th, 2010 at 08:38 PM
wher u at Vintage in Sydney have them in stock 02-9789-1777
ther 12 point
vw54 - January 30th, 2010 at 08:41 PM
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
vw54 - January 30th, 2010 at 08:43 PM
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
mackaymanx - January 30th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
more here
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=59782&page=1#pid566141
Joel - January 30th, 2010 at 09:06 PM
yeah as said theyre 6mm 12point allenkey
most tool shops should be able to sell you one
glencsiro - January 30th, 2010 at 09:07 PM
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.
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wher u at Vintage in Sydney have them in stock 02-9789-1777
ther 12 point
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jsheppard64 - January 30th, 2010 at 09:56 PM
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
glencsiro - February 11th, 2010 at 09:04 PM
Thanks for your help guys, picked up the right tool and some other tools that are of use.
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matberry - February 11th, 2010 at 09:15 PM
Nice
helbus - February 12th, 2010 at 08:40 PM
What are they for?
68AutoBug - February 13th, 2010 at 12:48 AM
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posted by glencsiro
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
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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
glencsiro - February 14th, 2010 at 01:25 PM
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What are they for?
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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.
68AutoBug - February 14th, 2010 at 02:00 PM
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What are they for?
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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.
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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
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