Boston Area Help! Need to borrow a Heatbolt Tool

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Old 01-04-2009, 10:15 AM
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Default Boston Area Help! Need to borrow a Heatbolt Tool

I'm parting out an early AEB engine, but I can't find the head tool anywhere locally. I was told NAPA should've had it, but no luck. Does anyone around Boston have a headbolt tool for an AEB motor that I can borrow? I'm looking for the 10mm 12-point/Triple Square bit. heres a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:I T&item=170200085758
The tool for the newer model 1.8T's won't work, since the bolts are different. PLEASE help. I need it ASAP. I'd rather not order it, because I won't have a use for it anymore. Please lemme know if you've got one
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Are you sure it isn't polydrive?
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yea, I'm sure. The poly-drive is for AWM and up, i believe....the 12-point is for AEB and ATWs
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I have a 10mm 1/2" hex drive if you want to try it. I'm in Melrose.
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Default How long is the bit? The headbolt wells are pretty deep on the corners. The bit needs to be at least

4" long or else it wont fit
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you can get 10mm triple sq from any auto parts store like autozone
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Really??? I'll definitely check that out tomorrow and report back. Thanks!
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Default I would guess it's just shy of 4, but use a deep 1/2" socket to hold it and you should be all set

what I have I got from an autozone a few years back.
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You can grind down a Torx to work... done it before.
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Default Unless the head has been off before... replacement bolts are probably polydrive.

Anyway, I do have both bits in my garage in Arlington. But as mentioned above the 10mm XZN bit is not hard to find at retail auto parts stores. (I had to chase down a Snap-On guy to get the polydrive bit though...)


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