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Title: Special Tools
Post by: catlin_cava on March 24, 2010, 11:38:40 am

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
(http://www.toolfetch.com/media/37837.jpg)

Title: Re: Special Tools
Post by: theman53 on March 24, 2010, 12:02:06 pm

I thought I had it linked here somewhere, but here is another thread of just a bunch of homemade stuff that will work.
http://www.vwdieselparts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=771 (http://www.vwdieselparts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=771)

Title: Re: Special Tools
Post by: burn_your_money on March 24, 2010, 12:38:18 pm

8MM 12 Metric Socket Head Bolt Bit - Canadian Tire sells them as well. 8mm is for the CVs, 12mm for the headbolts.

Title: Re: Special Tools
Post by: catlin_cava on March 24, 2010, 12:43:00 pm

thanks i fixed it lol, Crappy Tire doesn't sell it.

Title: Re: Special Tools
Post by: burn_your_money on March 24, 2010, 12:47:42 pm

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

Title: Re: Special Tools
Post by: catlin_cava on March 24, 2010, 12:48:38 pm

your crappy tire is better then mine

Title: Re: Special Tools
Post by: Vincent Waldon on March 24, 2010, 01:47:10 pm

Here's the set Canadian Tire carries:

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa85/vwaldon/triple-square25-3224-2.jpg)

POWERBUILT!!!!!

Title: Re: Special Tools
Post by: catlin_cava on March 24, 2010, 03:50:17 pm

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/.

Title: Re: Special Tools
Post by: Faulty Logic on March 24, 2010, 08:51:57 pm

I picked up a set at Napa, don't recall the price. Worked well once i cleaned the threads out with a pick.

Title: Re: Special Tools
Post by: maxfax on March 24, 2010, 10:05:49 pm

Great idea for the FAQ Catlin....   A few contributions:

The DIY exhaust spring clamp removal tool

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/maxfax3/VW/exhaustclamp.jpg)


And, the infamous timing tools

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/maxfax3/VW/Timingtools.jpg)
(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/maxfax3/VW/nos156.jpg)

Title: Re: Special Tools
Post by: Turbinepowered on March 25, 2010, 10:37:07 am

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.

Title: Re: Special Tools
Post by: Vincent Waldon on March 25, 2010, 01:00:07 pm

Quote from: libbybapa on March 24, 2010, 10:50:34 pm

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. ;)