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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: admc6 on 26 February 2008, 14:51

Title: What bit do i need to remove these?
Post by: admc6 on 26 February 2008, 14:51

What bit do i need to remove these?

(http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v199/182/67/513278009/n513278009_332364_4167.jpg)

(http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v199/182/67/513278009/n513278009_332363_4329.jpg)

Title: Re: What bit do i need to remove these?
Post by: admc6 on 26 February 2008, 15:12

(http://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/02/p2463602_x.jpg)

Is it one like any of these?

Title: Re: What bit do i need to remove these?
Post by: bored_Welsh_lad on 26 February 2008, 15:29

cant see pics mate

Title: Re: What bit do i need to remove these?
Post by: monzablue16v on 26 February 2008, 15:30

Looks like a spline drive to me, I got a set from Halfords for not too much :)

Title: Re: What bit do i need to remove these?
Post by: Pete Taylor on 26 February 2008, 15:45

You need a spline socket...

(http://www.toolsinstock.com/images/uploads/thumbs/thumb_TC4025.jpg)

Title: Re: What bit do i need to remove these?
Post by: admc6 on 26 February 2008, 16:00

I did have a look in halfrauds but didnt see one. will have another look tonight.

Dont suppose you have a pic of it?

Title: Re: What bit do i need to remove these?
Post by: admc6 on 26 February 2008, 16:14

sorry, silly question. the picture didnt show up the first time for some reason. Thanks pete

Title: Re: What bit do i need to remove these?
Post by: saul79 on 26 February 2008, 18:03

spline socket t30 by the looks off that pic :smiley:

Title: Re: What bit do i need to remove these?
Post by: admc6 on 26 February 2008, 18:41

I've got one from halfrauds now.  :smiley:

What should i put on to help ease the bolt out?

Title: Re: What bit do i need to remove these?
Post by: Guy on 26 February 2008, 18:46

elbow grease and care by all accounts

some of mine snapped when they were being done and had to be machined out

Title: Re: What bit do i need to remove these?
Post by: admc6 on 26 February 2008, 18:51

i was thinking let a little wd40 soak in then give it a go, and hope they dont snap on me

Title: Re: What bit do i need to remove these?
Post by: monzablue16v on 26 February 2008, 19:28

plusgas is the way forward :) oh and tap the socket on each one a few times with a hammer :)