12 point CV bolt tool?
Vanders - November 21st, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Where can I buy a tool to undo the 12 point CV joint bolts used with a Type 3. The local tool and fastener suppliers have nothin.
Aussie Dubbin - November 21st, 2011 at 02:53 PM
You will find this a bugger. I would see your local shop and see if you could borrow just the tool... or Maybe ebay you might be successful.
dragsters for life - November 21st, 2011 at 02:56 PM
damn i been looking for one of those aswell
vwo60 - November 21st, 2011 at 04:35 PM
any tool place will have the twelve point torque bits
barls - November 21st, 2011 at 04:53 PM
george had them on the shelf last time i was there
helbus - November 21st, 2011 at 05:20 PM
They can also be called
Triple Square
or XZN
They are a very strong type of fastener that is able to be torqued up very high. I would get hold of a driver bit, and slip a spanner over it. Keep it
with the car. I would definitely keep the XZN drive for this application.
68AutoBug - November 21st, 2011 at 05:28 PM
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Where can I buy a tool to undo the 12 point CV joint bolts used with a Type 3. The local tool and fastener suppliers have nothin.
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I think I bought mine from auto one off the shelf..
Lee
Vanders - November 21st, 2011 at 06:06 PM
Repco can get them in the end. It took some searching thruogh parts catalogues though.
vw54 - November 21st, 2011 at 07:06 PM
VVDS have them in stock
Lucky Phil - November 21st, 2011 at 07:09 PM
Got mine from CIP1 in my last order.
cam070 - November 21st, 2011 at 08:07 PM
I got one from Meyers Manx http://www.meyersmanx.com.au a few weeks back
dragsters for life - November 21st, 2011 at 10:17 PM
cheers for all the tip offs, im gonna go get one now
68AutoBug - November 22nd, 2011 at 08:53 AM
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posted by Vanders
Where can I buy a tool to undo the 12 point CV joint bolts used with a Type 3. The local tool and fastener suppliers have nothin.
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I think I bought mine from auto one off the shelf..
Lee
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Yes, I got mine from Auto One ...
Kinchrome brand size 8mm
LEE
dragsters for life - November 22nd, 2011 at 04:45 PM
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posted by 68AutoBug
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posted by Vanders
Where can I buy a tool to undo the 12 point CV joint bolts used with a Type 3. The local tool and fastener suppliers have nothin.
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I think I bought mine from auto one off the shelf..
Lee
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Yes, I got mine from Auto One ...
Kinchrome brand size 8mm
LEE
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i was told it was 6mm i needed
beetleboyjeff - November 22nd, 2011 at 07:11 PM
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posted by 68AutoBug
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posted by Vanders
Where can I buy a tool to undo the 12 point CV joint bolts used with a Type 3. The local tool and fastener suppliers have nothin.
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I think I bought mine from auto one off the shelf..
Lee
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Yes, I got mine from Auto One ...
Kinchrome brand size 8mm
LEE
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i was told it was 6mm i needed
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No, mine has 8mm on it (if you can read it on the blurry photo).
RATAFIED - November 22nd, 2011 at 07:14 PM
mine is sidchrome M8 part#14296
i think i got mine frome supercheap
dragsters for life - November 22nd, 2011 at 08:11 PM
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mine is sidchrome M8 part#14296
i think i got mine frome supercheap
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cheers for the pics
empi - November 23rd, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Eccles, i have 2 they are M8 keys
cam070 - November 24th, 2011 at 02:16 PM
I just found this, a whole set on Amazon, http://www.amazon.com/Vim-VIMXZN100-8-Piece-XZN-Set/dp/B000I1Q60O/ref=sr_1_9?...
esevwbits - November 25th, 2011 at 07:07 AM
Allen key will get you out of trouble if you aren't at your shop. learnt this a long time back 
chillihilli - November 25th, 2011 at 02:14 PM
I bought mine from Just Tools in Clarendon St Melbourne for about $20.
http://www.justtools.com.au/
Also buy yourself a cheap a 6mm allen key for the ones that need extra coaxing. Hammer in the allen key and vice grips on the outside should do it..
Lots of WD40.
And if you go through the above, don't forget you'll need a few spare NEW CV bolts and washers to replace the ones you coaxed out 
Mick Motors or Wolfsburg have em, or you can buy them from most
online bolt shops.
cheers Pete