What bolt head is this please?
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Re: What bolt head is this please?
Well, I'd call it a 12 point star socket, but I think it's officially a "triple square" / XZN fitting.
This might help https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_s ... ple-square
I'm pretty sure I have a set, bought "just in case". I have only ever used them once, on Vauxhall Vectra suspension. The equivalent bolt on a Saab 9-5 (virtually the same suspension) is a simple hex
This might help https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_s ... ple-square
I'm pretty sure I have a set, bought "just in case". I have only ever used them once, on Vauxhall Vectra suspension. The equivalent bolt on a Saab 9-5 (virtually the same suspension) is a simple hex
1981 RHD 2.0 Aircooled Leisuredrive project, CU engine
1990 RHD 1.9 Auto Sleeper with DF/DG engine
1990 RHD 1.9 Auto Sleeper with DF/DG engine
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Re: What bolt head is this please?
Forget that, looking again it seems to be a flywheel bolt, in which case it's probably just a simple 12 point spline, they're used on Polos etc. That's the disadvantage of buying 6 point sockets to avoid rounding for most work.
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Re: What bolt head is this please?
its a double hexagon nut or 12 sided, normal 12 sided socket will fit
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Re: What bolt head is this please?
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Re: What bolt head is this please?
I was so thrown by the fact that Itchy didn't know the answer I went off down a rabbit warren of unnecessary complication. I knew what I meant but that was no use at all to him
They're usually 9mm - 11mm as you found out
Is that another WBX you're rescuing
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Re: What bolt head is this please?
937carrera wrote:
Is that another WBX you're rescuing
no these are not used on WBX, its a used engine for this which has lost compression on one cylinder, get engines so cheap not worth stripping it down.
P1070831 by Paul_Barr, on Flickr
engine came home in a T3 so kind of relevant and it's had a WBX in the back before
P1100360 by Paul_Barr, on Flickr
2012-12-11 14.04.36 by Paul_Barr, on Flickr
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Re: What bolt head is this please?
Ah yes, a mini Polo, otherwise known as a Lupo. At least I recognised what the bolt was from.
Looks like you'll almost be able to lift that engine out one handed
Unusual reg
Looks like you'll almost be able to lift that engine out one handed
Unusual reg
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Re: What bolt head is this please?
I think engine weights nearly as much as a WBX
all my reg plates are personalised by photoshop
20170819_112521 by Paul_Barr, on Flickr
all my reg plates are personalised by photoshop
20170819_112521 by Paul_Barr, on Flickr
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Re: What bolt head is this please?
I'm going to have to watch out for subliminal messages in the reg plates then.
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Re: What bolt head is this please?
I'm amazed how many people think they are real and comment.
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Re: What bolt head is this please?
I thought the Lupo reg was too, Y being a good prefix, though if I look closely enough it's obvious the Tin Top on the left is a fake
1981 RHD 2.0 Aircooled Leisuredrive project, CU engine
1990 RHD 1.9 Auto Sleeper with DF/DG engine
1990 RHD 1.9 Auto Sleeper with DF/DG engine