Author Topic: Head bolt removal? (Read 2926 times)

westcoaster · « **on:** March 15, 2008, 04:43:15 pm »

Anyone have suggestions as to where to go to get that "special" tool to remove the head bolts on a 1.6TD?

I have heard it described as a triple square (from on here)

Any way, the places I have been don't have them

Suggestions?

Thanks,

theman53 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2008, 07:11:05 pm »

I got mine from NAPA of all places. I had to order it but they had it anyway. My friend tom said that it was used in some ford engines as well sorry...had a skunk in my chickens and had to leave. I THINK that it is a 12mm triple square-that it what snap on calls it. Not a double hex as that is bigger, but I am almost positive that it is the 12mm

westcoaster · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2008, 07:40:03 pm »

Is there a specific size?

theman53 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2008, 07:46:43 pm »

if you have the old head bolts or new ones take it along and see if they match up. like I said I am almost positive that it is a 12mm triple square.

Zulfiqar · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2008, 04:42:46 am »

for sure its a 12mm triplesquare - it may also be marked as XZN drive socket

bvolks73 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2008, 06:29:41 am »

The place I bought mine from called it a 12 mm serrated.

cyrus #1 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2008, 09:49:10 pm »

I bought mine from Lordco. I was surprised they actually had them in stock.

westcoaster · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2008, 10:08:52 pm »

Quote from: "cyrus #1"

I bought mine from Lordco. I was surprised they actually had them in stock.

I'll grab a tube of KY jelly and head on over to the local Lordco to see if they have it in stock....