Konstan's 1982 300D Engine Out Thread

[jt20]

all they need is a 12-point metric socket. Not a specialty socket.

[rrgrassi]

Originally Posted by jt20

all they need is a 12-point metric socket. Not a specialty socket.

Is it a 12 point, or a triple square? To me they look the same, but I have read that they are actually different. What is the difference?

[jt20]

Originally Posted by rrgrassi

Is it a 12 point, or a triple square? To me they look the same, but I have read that they are actually different. What is the difference?

I have never verified with my own eyes, but by geometry, squares have 90* corners where a 12-pt socket will have 2 hexagons with 120* corners.

thats my story and I'm stickin' to it!

[rrgrassi]

Originally Posted by jt20

I have never verified with my own eyes, but by geometry, squares have 90* corners where a 12-pt socket will have 2 hexagons with 120* corners.

thats my story and I'm stickin' to it!

That makes sense. But on a bolt head, the triple square and the 12 point look alike. I have never seen them side by side for comparison. I just remember reading that MB liked to use triple square as well.

[DeliveryValve]

Regular 12 pt socket will get the rod caps off. I believe it is 14mm.


Triple square bit is indeed 12 pt and fits in a 12pt socket perfectly if you compare them.





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