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Subject:Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
From:David Beierl
Date:Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:53:20 -0400

At 12:26 AM 8/16/2009, David Beierl wrote:
Any FLAPS that carries K-D brand ought to have a bit that fits into a
socket.  The size is 8mm; one of the names for it is
"triple-square."  There's at least one other name but I forget.

>I have one that is 3/8-drive, can't remember where I got it.

The other name is XZN.  "12-pt" may get what you want, but beware --
the one called "double hex" is for Asian vehicles and is not
interchangeable.  Lisle (like K-D but a step up) also have them,
should be available in FLAPS.  Here's an Amazon listing for some
Lisle ones --
<http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002NYC0Y/ref=asc_df_B0002NYC0Y882504?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=googlecom09c9-20&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B0002NYC0Y>

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David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
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