A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the D2 Audi A8 and S8 produced from 1994-2002
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

what kind of fastener are the head bolts? I can't really see down in there.. size?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-24-2008, 11:36 AM
  #1  
AudiWorld Super User
Thread Starter
 
A8CT's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: CT
Posts: 3,291
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

what kind of fastener are the head bolts? I can't really see down in there.. size?
Old 05-24-2008, 12:33 PM
  #2  
AudiWorld Senior Member
 
ricoblanco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,198
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Just when I was about to say 10mm triple square, the Bentley says otherwise:

Polydrive it is - Polydrive bit and drive socket T10070. Doesn't state the size, but assuming it's ~10mm (T55?).
Old 05-24-2008, 12:53 PM
  #3  
AudiWorld Super User
Thread Starter
 
A8CT's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: CT
Posts: 3,291
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

polydrive?? what the heck is that? I have never heard of that before. Not at Sears I assume....
Old 05-24-2008, 12:58 PM
  #4  
AudiWorld Senior Member
 
ricoblanco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,198
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default It looks like this.

I got a similar bit (EDIT: Torx, so maybe close but no cigar?) at Advance Auto Parts for that stooopid belt tensioner spring bracket, so I'm sure Sears has something.

<img src="http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh156/ricoblanco/Polydrive.jpg">
Old 05-24-2008, 01:08 PM
  #5  
AudiWorld Senior Member
 
ricoblanco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,198
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default OK, maybe Sears doesn't have it, but here's some sources:

<a href="http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=78203&group_ID=2035 8&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog">Snap-on</a>

<a href="http://buy.equipmentsolutions.com/eqs_va/Net/ItemDetail.aspx?PartNo=T10070&qty=1&Desc=POLYDRIVE +BIT+AND+DRIVE+SOCKET&ListPrice=%2421.48&itemQty=1 86&group_id=25&group_name=T&cat_ID=&cat_name=&sub_ cat_ID=&sub_cat_name=&item_id=718">Audi Tools (from Bentley "Special Tools" Section)</a>

I have used the Bentley source and the price is pretty good. BTW, they're Snap-on tools as well.

[Edit] To access the Audi Tools site, click on Audi and Submit. There will be a line that says: "Public shoppers can choose to browse the catalog directly by clicking here". Click "here". Go to Online Catalog tab and click on T. Scroll down to T10070. Anybody can order from here, it's not dealer only.
Old 05-24-2008, 04:22 PM
  #6  
AudiWorld Super User
Thread Starter
 
A8CT's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: CT
Posts: 3,291
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

thanks for that.... big help
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Green TT
TT (Mk1) Discussion
1
03-20-2005 11:35 AM
Greg PAW - MS
12v V6 Discussion
1
05-27-2004 07:32 PM
fla864kcsq
Audi 4000 / Coupe GT Discussion
4
09-18-2003 09:07 AM
JeromeS.
Audi 4000 / Coupe GT Discussion
2
05-02-2003 11:31 AM
NIIK TT
TT (Mk1) Discussion
5
04-12-2002 07:50 AM



Quick Reply: what kind of fastener are the head bolts? I can't really see down in there.. size?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:37 AM.