what size tool do you use for the head bolts ? - Troubleshooting - VWDiesel.net The IDI, TDI, and mTDI source.

• what size tool do you use for the head bolts ? by jstaton on 12 Sep, 2006 18:38
• What size is the torques bit used for the 12mm head bolts in the head? I went to sears looking for the correct size, but the largest they had was 40 pt.
• #1 by QuickTD on 12 Sep, 2006 18:46
• It isn't a torx bit, it's a 12mm XZN or "triple square". Lisle tools makes a cheap set of bits that fit in a 1/2" socket. Better quality bits are available from Mac, Snap-on and Hazet.
• #2 by MacGyver on 12 Sep, 2006 21:03
• Triple square & other specialty VW tools also available from one of the TDI guys here:
  http://shop.metalnerd.com/index.cgi?code=3&cat=5
  Charles is a nice guy in person too
• #3 by jstaton on 13 Sep, 2006 06:44
• Thanks guys, I just ordered the Part MN0812 - 12 Point Driver Set and a 12 point crank socket