[Vwdiesel] Re: Starter Motor Update

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/22/2002 8:09:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
scameron at compmore.net writes:

> >While I was about to remove the starter, I see it requires an inside hex
>  >wrench of 8 mm. However the 8 mm inside hex socket  (3/8 inch) will not
>  >seat all the way into the bolt as the socket bumps the starter body. Some
>  >special tool for this? I don't think they make a 1/4 inch 8 mm inside hex
>  >socket do they? I can't imagine using a cheap 90 degree hex wrench for
>  >this application.
>  
>  I think those bolts are like the CV joint bolts, only bigger. They have a 
12
>  point inside spline somewhat like a TORX only with more teeth, sometimes
>  called a "triple square". I bought a set of 4 sizes at my FLAPS, Canadian
>  tire for a few bucks.
>  So far I have only used 21 of them, the smallest on the CV bolts, and #3 on
>  the starter bolts. They are about 3" long and fit into a 1/2" socket.
>  
  A2----8mm triple square
  A1----8 mm allen

  You just have to tap it in there lightly Milton.  That or use an "L" wrench.
I have a Craftsman set and it's not a nice fit but it will fit in there well 
enough to remove them without problems.
     Loren