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Special Tools
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catlin_cava
on 24 Mar, 2010 11:38
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We've all come to the point while working on our VWs where there is bolts that need a special tool to use to remove it then we start the search for it if we don't have it. I figured we should make a list of tools that YOU NEED that are hard to find such as Clutch bolt socket, Headbolts, Injectors, and CV Shaft Bolts,
Most shops have these tools, but if your backyard like me you dont lol,
I'll start off with the 8MM 12 Metric Bolt Bit for CV shafts. It was hard to find the right now but KD tools makes it, Part number 2304
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#1
by
theman53
on 24 Mar, 2010 12:02
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#2
by
burn_your_money
on 24 Mar, 2010 12:38
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8MM 12 Metric Socket Head Bolt Bit - Canadian Tire sells them as well. 8mm is for the CVs, 12mm for the headbolts.
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#3
by
catlin_cava
on 24 Mar, 2010 12:43
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thanks i fixed it lol, Crappy Tire doesn't sell it.
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#4
by
burn_your_money
on 24 Mar, 2010 12:47
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Sure they do. I've bought 3 sets from them over the years. You can't ask the guys at the counters though, they know nothing of the sorts. Next time I'm there I'll get the product code
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#5
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catlin_cava
on 24 Mar, 2010 12:48
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your crappy tire is better then mine
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#6
by
Vincent Waldon
on 24 Mar, 2010 13:47
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Here's the set Canadian Tire carries:
POWERBUILT!!!!!
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#7
by
catlin_cava
on 24 Mar, 2010 15:50
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I'm jelous. My crappy tire was trying to sell me a Torx 6 point socket saying it was going to work, yet if it didn't and i stripped it i wasn't aloud to return it/.
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#8
by
Faulty Logic
on 24 Mar, 2010 20:51
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I picked up a set at Napa, don't recall the price. Worked well once i cleaned the threads out with a pick.
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#9
by
maxfax
on 24 Mar, 2010 22:05
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Great idea for the FAQ Catlin.... A few contributions:
The DIY exhaust spring clamp removal tool
And, the infamous timing tools
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#10
by
Turbinepowered
on 25 Mar, 2010 10:37
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Advance Auto carries a set of Performance Tool branded triple squares, but you have to look for them. Small package, only three bits, but it's the 8-10-12mm trio we need.
Haven't found a 17mm hex with them, however.
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#11
by
Vincent Waldon
on 25 Mar, 2010 13:00
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ALWAYS undo the FILL plug first just to make sure you CAN!
Ba ha ha ha... truer words were never spoken. BTDT... good thing I checked in advance or I would have been up the proverbial creek. Amazing how easy the drain plug wanted to come out.