Split Rim Bolts

[dino20vt 3]

Got some of these:

 

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff195/n...07/94f01872.jpg

 

And need to dismantle them, from what I can work out I need a Female Torx Socket, but don't know what size and the bolts have at least 12 sides unlike the common 6.

 

Any info appreciated.

 

Cheers.

[MerlinGTI 3]

Sounds like a 'multi spline' commonly used on VAG cars.

 

Although I havent come accross a reverse multi spline myself.

 

I cant really tell from the pic but how does a 12 point normal socket fit?

[Ren 0]

If it's a multispline and you don't have any, I've got a set you can borrow if you want.

 

Ren

 

Edit: Didn't notice the female bit, haven't got a set of those. I've got a set of female torx though.

Edited March 21, 2010 by Ren

[welshpug 1,666]

probably "Ribe" bits.

[MerlinGTI 3]

Ribes are 6 point IIRC

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spline_drive

 

Im thinking multi spline which wiki call 'Tripple square' or 'XZN'. The OP should be able to match them up using that wiki link though what ever they are

[welshpug 1,666]

yep you're right on that, found illustrated quite well here http://www.guy-croft.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1613

[rallysteve 22]

yep you're right on that, found illustrated quite well here http://www.guy-croft.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1613

 

Hi mate, if you can get a close up pic i might well have a bit that will work

 

Steve

[dino20vt 3]

Thanks for the replys/info/lendage of kit, just in the middle of a house move so will get some pictures up once next with the car.