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Title: Tool for head bolts
Post by: becks on November 05, 2014, 01:34:49 PM

Hey guys can any body help with info on the tool/socket for the head bolts on 2l td? There like a tuque bit with 12 point star shape. Need a size, name of the tool, were I can get one or even a part number.
Any info much appreciated.

Title: Re: Tool for head bolts
Post by: BigNorm on November 05, 2014, 03:39:42 PM

its a 12mm triple-square socket. being 12 point alot of ppl get confused thinking its the same as a multi-hex allenkey. hexagons have a 60 degree corner whereas square 90. if u use a multi-hex you'll round off your tool and the headbolt.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/Screw_Head_-_Triple_Square.svg/120px-Screw_Head_-_Triple_Square.svg.png); (http://public.snapon.com/R_RRD/Objects_lg/images/STSM14SE2.jpg)


most tool shops will sell them. at very least you'll be able to get adaptor inserts you can fit into a normal socket. if you're in perth i can lend you one.

Title: Re: Tool for head bolts
Post by: becks on November 05, 2014, 04:59:21 PM

Thanks BigNorm.  That is enough info for me to order the correct bit.
Im over east but thanks very much for the offer.