anyone know what socket i need for a golf mk2 gti head bolts? (8 valves)

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Oct 18, 2006 | 05:58 PM

racepak

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anyone know what socket i need for a golf mk2 gti head bolts? (8 valves)

hello everyone.
somone is coming over tommorow to replace 2 valves but i dont know which socket i need to remove the head bolts....

anyone know?

thanks.

Oct 18, 2006 | 06:03 PM

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Re: anyone know what socket i need for a golf mk2 gti head bolts? (8 valves)

I want to say its a 12 point male like a nasty torx, but I cant remember fo sure.

Oct 18, 2006 | 06:21 PM

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Re: anyone know what socket i need for a golf mk2 gti head bolts? (8 valves)

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Originally Posted by racepak

hello everyone.
somone is coming over tommorow to replace 2 valves but i dont know which socket i need to remove the head bolts....

anyone know?

thanks.

try 17mm

Oct 19, 2006 | 04:56 AM

sharkytm

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Re: anyone know what socket i need for a golf mk2 gti head bolts? (8 valves)

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Originally Posted by highroller54

I want to say its a 12 point male like a nasty torx, but I cant remember fo sure.

Yup. Triple-square bit, 12mm iirc. Get a set at AutoZone if you need them fast, but dont be surprised if they dont last that long with continued use. The CV Joints also take a triple-square, iirc 8mm.