12 Point triple-square drive bit for axle flange

[gr8hunter1 at comcast.net (Jacob)]

Thx, I will try that. But please explain the heat.


stetson wrote:
Howdy Mr.

I have done 2 axle jobs without having 12pt. (but now will never have to
again!)

I used vice grips.

Since you are not going to be re-using the bolts they should work for ytou
too.

HTH,

Tim

Julie Macfarlane wrote:

> Try either heat and vice grips, or as a last resort (BTDT) a grinder. 
> Watch the sparks though. Then the vice grips.
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> Good luck!
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> Julie Macfarlane
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>> From: Jacob <gr8hunter1@comcast.net>
>> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>> Subject: Re: 12 Point triple-square drive bit for axle flange
>> Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 11:52:19 -0700
>>
>> I recently made the mistake thinking that the 6 point vs. 12 point is 
>> the same as a 6 sided socket vs 12 sided. Now that you know how I 
>> stripped the bolts any ideas on how to get them out? I got all but 4 
>> bolts on the passanger side out, those 4 are the only stripped ones. 
>> I just need to get them out, then I can get new ones.
>>
>> T Berk wrote:
>>
>>> > That would be 8mm...
>>> >
>>> > JT
>>> >
>>>
>>> I concur.
>>>
>>> I am given to understand out of the four pack of common sizes the 10 
>>> mm is used to remove certain vw 'HUBCAPS'.
>>>
>>> One thing that has helped me is to:
>>>
>>> - Get a bunch of long 3/8" extensions.
>>>
>>> - Get a deep socket 1/2" er socket. Gaf tape the 8 mm driver to it 
>>> as a semi permanent install. This will make sense after you get 
>>> started.
>>>
>>> - Use a screw driver in the vented part of the brake disk to prevent 
>>> the axle from rotating. It holds up against the brake caliper. If 
>>> non-vented, you can vice grip the thing or a helper can hold the 
>>> tire/rim/wheel package while you work from under the car.
>>>
>>> - Be sure to spray some brake cleaner into the socket heads of the 
>>> CV joints fasteners. Be sure to tap the 8mm firmly into the heads 
>>> before you go torquing on stuff, else you strip the damn things.
>>>
>>> - Use a 3/8" drive breaker bar, not your ratchet, to break the hold 
>>> those fasteners have. The ratchet can come into play right after you 
>>> 'snap' the things loose.
>>>
>>>
>>> hth,
>>> TBerk
>>>
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