Tools FAQ's - How do I?? Please add more!

12 Point Spline Bits on VWs (XZN) - GSF sell them, as do most decent motor factors (Draper and Laser do Sets). You can buy online from the likes of http://www.chrometrader.co.uk. There's a 800mm long one which saves you crawling under the car (Laser brand)

Driveshaft Inner End Bolts - 8mm 12 point.

Cylinder Head Bolts 12mm 12 point spline

Starter Motor on some Mk2's - 10mm 12 point spline.

 

Socket sizes that people often ask about..



Outer Driveshafts on Mk2 GTI - 30mm socket

Crank End Bolt - 19mm 12 point socket

 

How to get the top front strut nut off, without VW special Tools

From a 1/4 inch socket set, take an extension bar, a hex bit holder, and 6mm allen key bit. Put the hex bit holder and bit in the hex hole in the strut top.



Put a 22mm I think... (14mm thread) spark plug socket over the top, onto the big nut on top of the strut - this is the size that gets used on a Mk2 8v engine. Put a spanner over the hex part of the socket (22mm in this case) and then push the ratchet /extension down the hole in the middle till it clicks into the hex bit holder
It should fit together like this...


Hold the ratchet handle, and turn the big ring spanner anti clockwise.



Refitting is the reverse of removal... as always.

 

Mike,
Thanks for that post, Im doing my front shocks soon & have read a few posts explaining how to do it but your pics make it far more clear.
Cheers

 

There's another post on here which explains how to get the slotted nut off, which attaches the top mount to the strut.... you'll need to read that too. You can bodge it with a big screwdriver/other, but you're better off with the correct too.


http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107207

 

to get the green plug out of the top of the gearbox
(to check the timing on the flywheel)
use a 27mm nut to sit inside the hex head of it.
and undo with a 27mm spanner or socket

 

Good thread - more to add.

Crimping OE CV boot straps - tool required like a pair of pincers, but with longer handles, and non-sharp jaws. Finally found one at Trident Racing Supplies, Silverstone about 3 months ago. [Simply cannot believe it took me this long to find one - first started needing one of these in about 1992].

Mk1/Mk2/some Mk2 Golf clutch cover bolts - 9 of them, 12-tooth 9mm socket required

Cambelt tensioner - many models, incl 16V Golf: Stahlwille sell the tool.

 

Blinding tip, fortunately I have an impact gun so haven't had to think of anything so ingenious.

 

mole grips to clamp open hose springclips

 

Strut top slotted nut-get an old deep 5/8" or 9/16" socket (never likely to use it anyway, unless you work on a lot of old bangers..!) and as you look at it end on, grind about a third off each side till you're left with two 'prongs' that fit in the slotted nut-too easy!!!

 

The 12 pointed one is a stretch bolt too, so should be replaced, some are regular 6 sided heads and these aren't the stretch type.

 

Most of the special tools youll need http://www.asttools.co.uk/

 

bike brake cable- to unblock sunroof drainage holes

 

Great tip, I know that mine need doing & have been wondering what to use.

Thanks

 

I just replace them with heavy duty tie wraps.
Or am I missing something here?

 

need to be careful with these that they dont catch and snap. temporary but easier fix imo

 

Loctite varieties. Nightmare to work out what's what. Been through the mill myself on this in the last couple of weeks.

Hope this summary helps:

- 222: low strength screwlock, use on small threads eg 3mm shanks
- 243: gentle threadlock, blue in appearance.
- 270: works up to 150 degrees Celcius, green. Good for studs. Take care using in aluminium.
- 271: similar to 270, but I can't get a clear answer on difference between this & 270. Believe 150 degrees Celcius again
- 603: high strength low viscocity oil tolerant retainer
- 641: retaining compound eg bearing fit, up to 150 degrees Celcius, yellow
- 648: high temp retaining compound, up to 175 degrees Celcius, you really don't want to be pulling anything apart with this on it, unless you're able to heat it up properly

272 also mentioned - got it jotted down as 180-200 degrees Celcius, but no idea of consistency/intended use.

Loctite Technical Helpline: 01442 278 100

Easiest way of obtaining this stuff I've found is via RS Components. Motor Factors tend to stock some, but invariably not all. Silverstone Factors, at the circuit, have the lot if it's within reach.

 

Bearing places usually have stocks too...

Some more info here but 243 is fine for most automotive applications plus alot of VW bolts come pre-treated

http://www.loctite.com/int_henkel/loctite_uk/index.cfm?&pageid=472&layout=2

http://www.type2.com/library/chemicals/loctite.htm

 

That link has broken rubjonny...

I bought a bog standard LASER one from the local motor factors - it has a reversible end which covers both the Mk2 rear caliper types - As in the link below, but I think I got it slightly cheaper
http://www.chrometrader.co.uk/ViewP...dd=/Laser.asp&SUBCAT_CODE=188&manu_name=Laser




I bought a cambelt tensioner tool from GSF...