Author Topic: Removing AAZ Head (Read 3237 times)

homerj1 · « **on:** June 12, 2008, 04:38:59 pm »

I'm removing a AAZ cyl. head from my 95 Golf next week.
Can anyone clarify the type of socket required to move the head bolts?
It was suggested that a "special socket" is required - and since I don't have close access to the car, I can't check.

Thanks

Aivars

jimfoo · « **Reply #1 on:** June 12, 2008, 04:48:24 pm »

Triple square, like these. Get good quality ones!!

homerj1 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 13, 2008, 02:10:01 am »

Thanks! Do you know what size I would need?

Aivars

jimfoo · « **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2008, 06:29:07 am »

Not off the top of my head. 10 mm maybe?

jimfoo · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2008, 06:29:22 am »

oops, double post

jtanguay · « **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2008, 06:59:09 am »

12mm i believe

burn_your_money · « **Reply #6 on:** June 13, 2008, 09:57:34 am »

Quote from: "jtanguay"

12mm i believe

Yep

Vincent Waldon · « **Reply #7 on:** June 13, 2008, 10:18:54 am »

IMPORTANT SAFETY TIP (which you probably already know):

Loosen them slowly, incrementally, and in the diagonal sequence listed in the service manual:

else warping may result... the factory spec for straightness is very very tight (2 thou).

homerj1 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 14, 2008, 03:33:37 am »

Thanks!

Final question:
On the official VW tool, I found on the Internet, the trip square
12pt part is about 4 inches in length. http://www.toolsource.com/head-bolt-socket-3452-audi-p-92548.html

Is the shank length show on this tool necessary to clear something on the head?
Or can I have a short shank and just use an extension?

I can get the 12m 12pt with a short shank locally.

thanks

Aivars

jimfoo · « **Reply #9 on:** June 14, 2008, 06:53:01 am »

Should be no problem with a shorter one and an extension.

homerj1 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 14, 2008, 07:39:45 am »

Thanks!