What size poly drive is needed to remove the cylinder head bolts?

[absolutegtr]

What size poly drive is needed to remove the cylinder head bolts?



Thanks

[diagnosticator]

Polydrive? I thought it was a torx? If I recall correctly it's a T55 Torx. And it must be a long version, 3/8" drive.

[dougyfresh]

10mm 6point poly drive

[absolutegtr]

A torx CAN be used (to remove them) but it is not recommended to use the torx to reinstall it.

The tool looks like this, I just need to know what size:

[absolutegtr]

Thanks Doug!

[dougyfresh]

errr... Now I don't remember if 10mm is correct. I think 10mm is the size of the older 12point head bolts..

[Dan[FN]6262]

i think its a 9mm. mine is actually in my car. i can check.

[Dan[FN]6262]

dougs right, its a 10mm

[absolutegtr]

Thanks for double checking Dan.

Anybody know where I can buy one (locally)? Ive called all the major autoparts stores and Sears...no go.

[Dan[FN]6262]

i got mine from here scroll about 2/3rds down the page and its part number MN3452

i was not able to order this tool thru any parts stores in my area

[A4SoftWalker]

Anybody know where I can buy one (locally)? Ive called all the major autoparts stores and Sears...no go.

i got mine from here scroll about 2/3rds down the page and its part number MN3452

i was not able to order this tool thru any parts stores in my area

I got mine here Pure MotorSport Audi/VW Polydrive Head Bolt Tool

[FORCE_FED_DUB]

earlier motors used a 10mm triple square, but all replacement bolts are polydrive.

[Jake39454]

earlier motors used a 10mm triple square, but all replacement bolts are polydrive.

Not true... I've built several motors over the last year (058 blocked builds only) that received 10mm triple square bolts. Also, ARP bolts are triple square as well

[absolutegtr]

Do you think the 3/8" will suffice? Or better get the 1/2" drive?

[dougyfresh]

Get 1/2inch drive. You want/need the leverage with the 1/2inch torque wrench when torquing them down.

[absolutegtr]

Is the same tool used for the 2.7t and 2.8 motors?

[dougyfresh]

I think so.

[Haenszel20v]

metalnerd.com

[Dan[FN]6262]

metalnerd.com

lol thats what i said!

[absolutegtr]

Sweet! Just ordered the "Kit"...You never know when you might need that triple square bit.

[diagnosticator]

Do you think the 3/8" will suffice? Or better get the 1/2" drive?

Yeah, 1/2" is best. Thanks for the right info correcting my error here guys! Now I have to get a new driver tool too.

[Dan[FN]6262]

Yeah, 1/2" is best. Thanks for the right info correcting my error here guys! Now I have to get a new driver tool too.

[diagnosticator]

Get 1/2inch drive. You want/need the leverage with the 1/2inch torque wrench when torquing them down.

Very true, I use a Snap-On 1/2" drive breaker bar that is 28" long. The initial tightening is a torque of 40 Nm, then torque turn an additional 180 degrees using a breaker bar, not the torque wrench.

[manguyen]

dang sami, i had one you could of borrowed.

[absolutegtr]

dang sami, i had one you could of borrowed.

Thanks Minh, its all good though. I enjoy buying tools, its an investment

Plus it was only $30 + shipping

[dougyfresh]

Very true, I use a Snap-On 1/2" drive breaker bar that is 28" long. The initial tightening is a torque of 40 Nm, then torque turn an additional 180 degrees using a breaker bar, not the torque wrench.

Correct John. The torque wrench is only best for torquing to spec. The angle of turn is best without a torque wrench (can also get more leverage).

[manguyen]

Thanks Minh, its all good though. I enjoy buying tools, its an investment

Plus it was only $30 + shipping

dude mine was like 18 plus shipping! i forgot where i bought it from but it was a site that sold tools for vw's

[absolutegtr]

dude mine was like 18 plus shipping! i forgot where i bought it from but it was a site that sold tools for vw's

Yea mine, was $20 + shipping, but I bought two tools.

[Jake39454]

I think I paid $40 a piece off the Snap On truck haha...

[dougyfresh]

I think I paid $40 a piece off the Snap On truck haha...

But you bought four or five tools in that 'kit'.

[Dan[FN]6262]

I think I paid $40 a piece off the Snap On truck haha...

really? they are 25 bucks a piece from my local snap on guy

[Jake39454]

But you bought four or five tools in that 'kit'.

That kit does not have either headbolt tool, headbolt tools were bought individually and separately

[Jake39454]

really? they are 25 bucks a piece from my local snap on guy

Well my guy offered me a few different brands, I told him to "give me the good stuff" like I usually do. I know my guy carries a lot of Sunex and Assenmacher tools, which is probably what you purchased.