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Specialty Bits and Drivers
Part MNXZ18 - 18mm 12 Point Driver
(Also known as triple square bits)
This impact grade 18 mm triple square is supplied with a 1-piece ½” drive base with an overall length of 60 mm. This short 18 mm is used for removing Mk5 (A5) rear wheel bearing assemblies. Applications include 2006 Jetta and other Mk5 chassis cars.
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Price: $15.00  |
Part MNXZ14 - 14 mm 12 Point Driver
(Also known as triple square bits)
This
extra short 14 mm triple square is supplied with a permanent ½” drive base with
an overall length of 60 mm. This short 14 mm is used for Mk5 (A5) front
suspension bolts. Applications include 2006 Jetta and other Mk5 chassis cars.
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Price: $15.00  |
Part MNYANK-4CYL - Crank Yank 4cyl Crank Counterhold
NEW -
Now in stock!.
This extra heavy wrench provides the rigid counterhold needed for safe removal of the crank sprocket center bolt.
(1)Bolt the tool hub to the crank sprocket with the self-centering high strength bolts provided.
(2)Screw in some standard 3/4" water pipe for the handle(not included)and rotate the handle to any of 14 positions from BDC or TDC to place the handle in a handy spot or against a rigid stop (floor, subframe, etc.)
(3)Insert the high strength pins to lock tool handle to the tool hub at the desired angle.
Standard 3/4" water pipe handle is not included. (E-mail if you want us to locate some for you) Tool should fit most 4 cylinder VW/Audi engines (Tested thus far for fit on diesel and TDI from 1984-2006, including 1.9L PD, 2.0 liter gas engine from 2001)
Check out this clarification of usage.
Impact rated to counterhold your use of impact guns to remove the center bolt. Stable enough to use against your torque wrench.
NEW Optional 6-cylinder HUB sold separately below. Precision machined in USA, Metalnerd brand, nearly 4 lbs of solid steel!
19mm, 12-point impact grade socket sold separately below.
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| Price: $125.00 |
Part MNYANK-6CYL Optional Hub - 6cyl Hub only for Crank
Counterhold Sold Above
This
new option converts the MNYANK-4CYL for V-6 applications. 24mm, 12-point impact
grade socket sold separately below.
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| Price: $62.00 |
Part MN219ZM - 19 mm 12 Point Socket, Impact Grade
This impact grade 19 mm 12 point socket with 1/2" square drive is used to remove the crank center bolt that retains the timing crank sprocket. Applications include all TDI and many other 4 cyl. timing belt type engines. Essential for replacing front main crank seals. Not required, but handy for timing belt jobs to provide a method for turning engine and proper setting of belt tension.
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| Price: $6.00 |
Part MN224ZM - 24mm 12 Point Socket, Impact Grade
This impact grade 24 mm 12 point socket with 1/2" square drive is used to remove the crank center bolt that retains the timing crank sprocket. Applications include most VW/Audi 6 cyl. timing belt type engines. Fits inside our MNYANK-6CYL Crank Counterhold Tool. Essential for replacing front main crank seals. Not required, but handy for timing belt jobs and engine work to provide a method for turning engine.
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| Price: $7.00
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Part MNVKBSET7 - 7 pc Tamper 5 Lobe Bit Set 1/4" Drive
This 5 Lobe style of tamper-resistant driver was first found on MAF (Mass Airflow Sensors) - Now we have a full 7 pc. set of sizes.
Set includes the 10, 15, 20, 25, 27, 30 and 40 sizes with each on a 1/4” drive chrome base. Includes handy storage rail.
Note: The single size needed for VW® and Audi® MAFs is available separately (MN505000) or in a special MAF Bit Kit (MN565600).
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $50.00 |
Part MNDN30 - 30 mm 12 Point Socket, Impact Grade
This deep, impact grade 30 mm 12 point socket with 1/2" square drive is used to remove the 12 point axle end nut on 1999+ Golf/Jetta/NB and other 6 and 12 point 30 mm applications . Essential for many drive shaft and any front wheel bearing or steering knuckle repair operations.
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| Price: $15.00 |
Part MN341700 - Specialty Socket for Oil Filters & Filter Caps
This quality European-made oil filter cap & filter socket has 14 flats to fit filters and filter caps in the range of 74-76 mm. Fits most late model VW® and Audi® with the top-mounted cartridge type filter housings. This includes, A4 chassis Golf®, Jettas® from mid 1999, and all New Beetles®. Engines include: TDI®, 2.0 gas, 1.8T® gas and many others. Also works on some older, spin on oil filters. Made of heavy steel with 3/8" square drive.
Will not fit early TDI® spin-on oil filters (all 1996-1998 TDI®, and A3 Jettas® first half of 1999 Jetta®)
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $15.00 |
Part MN0812 - 12 Point Driver Set
(Also known as triple square bits)
Set includes one 8 mm with a 3/8” drive base that is 55 mm overall length and 10 and 12 mm with a ½” drive base that are 160 mm overall length.
The 8 mm is commonly used for most 4 cyl. drive shaft bolts (where the inner CV bolts to the tranny flange) and more recently, on door lock hardware.
The 10 mm is used on inner CV bolts on cars with 1.8T engines and for some alternator pulleys, starter mounting and flywheel bolts as well as early 1.8T engine bolt heads.
The 12 mm is most commonly used for 1.8 gas all diesel and TDI head bolts from about 1984 to 2003 (Not sure after that). The newer MKIV (A4)chassis cars require the 12 mm on the steering wheel center bolt. The 12 mm is used on inner CV bolts on cars with V6 engines
Note: Some 1.8T and 2.0 gas engines require a special 6 lobe bit - see comments under P/N 18TKIT
Top quality Metalnerd brand made from S2 tool steel. Note: Also sold separately below, however, we are not responsible for the partial application guide above and your ordering the wrong size. When in doubt - order the set and save $4 and possibly a headache.
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $32.00 |
Part MNXZ8S - 8 mm 12 Point Driver
(Also known as triple square bits)
This premium quality 8 mm is 55 mm long and is supplied with 3/8” drive base. The 8 mm is commonly used for drive shaft bolts (where the inner CV bolts to the tranny flange) and some door hardware. Top quality Metalnerd brand made from S2 tool steel.
NOTE: Some late model cars use the 10 mm size for inner CV bolts.
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $12.00 |
Part MNXZ10 - 10 mm 12 Point Driver
(Also known as triple square bits)
This 10 mm triple square is supplied with a permanent ½” drive base with an extra long overall length of 160 mm. The 10 mm is used for some starter mounting bolts, flywheel bolts and other applications. Some late model cars use this 10 mm on inner CV bolts, where the driveshaft attaches to the transmission. NEW: These bits are NOW long enough for the early 1.8T engines** that need 10 mm 12 point spline bits. Top quality Metalnerd brand made from S2 tool steel.
** Note: If your early 1.8t has 12 point head bolts, the new bolts you buy for reassembly may arrive with the newer 6 spline found on our MN3452. We have both in a kit (18TKIT) that will save you $3 and possibly a headache!
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $12.00
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Part MNXZ12 - 12 mm 12 Point Driver
(Also known as triple square bits)
This 12 mm triple square is supplied with a permanent ½” drive base with an overall length of 160 mm. The 12 mm is used for 2.0 gas head bolts and most diesel and TDI head bolts bolts from 1984 onward. Some newer applications include the MK4 (A4) steering wheel removal. Top quality Metalnerd brand made from S2 tool steel.
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $12.00 |
Part MNT10011 - 4 mm 12 Point Screwdriver
(Also known as triple square bits)
This specialty 4 mm bit is now supplied with a convenient screwdriver handle. This new size is used in some late model internal door lock hardware (Golf/Jetta/NB 1999+ and other models from 1998+). Made in Europe.
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| Price: $12.00 |
Part MN2122 - Specialty Double 21 & 22 mm Strut Nut Sockets
IMPROVED
– Torque wrench compatible! This double ended socket is just the ticket
for A4 (MK-IV) chassis Golf/Jetta/New Beetles because the front struts have BOTH
sizes to remove. Some earlier models (A3 chassis) that have VR6-type strut
bushings also require both sizes. The 8.5" long heat treated box wrench holds
the socket using snap rings. Interior has a thru bore that allows you to
reach inside and hold the strut shaft with a standard 6 or 7 mm hex bit (3/8"
drive). Some brands of strut use 6 mm and some use 7 mm hex - sold separately.
The square hole in the handle permits the use of a torque wrench to set the nut
torque to factory specs.
Heat treated alloy steel, Metalnerd Brand .
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $42.00 |
Please go to www.germanautoparts.com or www.tdiparts.com or call for details.
Part MN3424 - Strut Spreader Bit
The newer cars have a front strut that is is held at the bottom by a hefty clamp in the bearing carrier. After using your own spring compressor, this tool will spread the clamp. Don't break your good screwdrivers on this task! For Golf/Jetta/NB from 1999. Handy hex base fits into your 13 mm or 1/2" box wrench or socket.
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $15.00 |
Part MN565600 - MAF Bit Kit
The newer cars have specialty screws holding the Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) in the air intake. Unfortunately, certain models in both gas and TDI have MAFs that are prone to failure. These bits will allow you to change the MAF without screw damage. The kit includes one 5 lobe (#25) and one 6 lobe (#20).
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $13.00 |
Part MN505000 - 5 Lobe MAF Bit
The newer cars have specialty screws holding the Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) in the air intake. Unfortunately, certain models in both gas and TDI® have MAFs that are prone to failure. This bit will allow you to change certain 5 Lobe MAF screws without screw damage. This tool will not remove 6 lobe screws, if unsure, order our MAF Bit Kit that includes both 5 lobe and 6 lobe bits.
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $9.00 |
Part MN606000 - 6 Lobe MAF Bit
The newer cars have specialty screws holding the Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) in the air intake. Unfortunately, certain models in both gas and TDI have MAFs that are prone to failure. This bit will allow you to change certain 6 Lobe MAF screws without screw damage. This tool will not remove 5 lobe screws, if unsure, order our MAF Bit Kit that includes both 5 lobe and 6 lobe bits.
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $4.00 |
Part MN2567 - Gear Box Drain Bit
This unusual tool is necessary for changing gear oil on many VW®, Audi® and Porsche® transmissions, differentials and all wheel drive components. Hex-end (17 mm) fits older models while star-shaped end fits later models. The star end is called out as tool #2567 and #3357 in repair manuals. Compact design will fit into your 19 mm or 3/4" box wrench or socket for maximum leverage. Heat treated alloy steel - Metalnerd Brand
CAUTION: Some late model automatic transmissions do not have dipsticks and if you drain the fluid out, you will need a diagnostics computer when refilling to tell you when the tranny is "full".
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $25.00
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Part MNHB14 - 14 mm Hex Bit Socket, Impact Grade
This
60 mm long 14 mm hex bit with 1/2" square drive is used to remove the drive
shafts from front wheel drive late model cars like 1998+ Passat® and Audi®. At
the center of the spindle there is a bolt that attaches the axle to the center
of the hub. Note: all-wheel drive models (e.g. 4-MotionÒ)
require this 14 mm for the rear axles AND a larger 17 mm type for the front
axles - also available. (MN26499)
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| Price: $9.00
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Part MN26499 - 17 mm Hex Bit Socket, Impact Grade
This 75 mm long 17 mm hex bit with 1/2" square drive is used to remove the drive shafts from late model cars like 1998+ Passat® and Audi® that have all wheel drive like 4-motion®. At the center of the spindle there is a bolt that attaches the axle to the center of the hub. Not recommended for gear box drain plugs unless the there is sufficient room for bit length.
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| Price: $9.00 |
Part 18TKIT - DOUBLE Head Bolt Bit KIT for 1.8T ® and 2.0 Gas Engines
This unusual tool set has both** bits that may be necessary for removing & reinstalling the cylinder head bolts on both early and late model 1.8T® and 2.0 liter gas engines. Extra long (160 mm) design with heavy duty 1/2" drive. Top quality made from S2 tool steel.
Kit includes the MNXZ10 and the MN3452.
This kit ships for $3.85 in a Postal Priority box.
** Why Both? If your early 1.8t and 2.0 liter engines had 12 point head bolts, the new bolts you buy for reassembly may arrive with the newer 6 spline shown above. The bits are also sold separately, but this kit will save you $3 and possibly a headache!
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $29.00 |
Part MN3452 - Head Bolt Bit for 1.8T ® and 2.0 Gas Engines
This unusual tool is necessary for removing the cylinder head bolts from late model** 1.8T® and 2.0 liter gas engines. Extra long (160 mm) design with heavy duty 1/2" drive. Top quality Metalnerd brand made from S2 tool steel.
Newer repair manuals might refer to the new official tool number of T10070
(formerly our part number MN18T160). Carefully designed to fit all brands (OE
and Aftermarket) of 6 spline head bolts.
** Note: If your early 1.8t had 12 point head bolts, the new bolts you buy for reassembly may arrive with the newer 6 spline shown above. We have both in a kit (18TKIT) that will save you $3 and possibly a headache!
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $20.00 |
Part MN6525 - Hinge Ratchet Kit with Specialty Bits
(Kit with ratchet and bits)
Set includes a special, 9" long, compact head, reversible ratchet and four specialty hinge-specific bits. Contains T40, T45 and the M8 and M10 12-point (triple square) spline bits. The chassis/year/bits required are numerous - and sometimes replacement bolts require a bit different than those that the factory installed! We provide all four known* hinge bits used on the late model VW®/Audi®. US-made ratchet, bits from USA and imported.
*If you know of another bit needed, please enlighten us!
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| Price: $39.00 |
Part MN3400 - Serrated Alternator Pulley Bit SET
This specialty bit (official tool No. 3400) is supplied with a 17 mm hex body for use in your box wrench. Applications include MK-4 Golf/Jetta/New Beetle alternators and several others with freewheeling pulley hubs. Formerly our #HZ259200. Kit includes the M10 triple square 12 point bit and the T50 6 lobe bit that is used to reach down the center of the serrated bit.
Check out this clarification of usage.
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $29.00 |
Part MN3001 - Specialty Socket for Triangular Head Bolts
This unusual tool is necessary for TDI® diesel pump internal repairs. Permits access to the fuel temperature sensor by removing the screws that hold on the top pump cover.
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $23.00 |
Part MNQ6H5 - Wobble Oil Pan Bit
This
extra long tool is necessary for removing the two hard-to-reach oil pan screws
on many late model VW® and Audi® engines. Hex-ball end (5 mm) fits 5 mm hex
drive pan screws utilized on TDI from 1999 onward (ALH code), 2.0 liter gas
engines and any others with a 5 mm hex socket drive. This ball-hex bit also fits
early TDI (1996-1998) 1Z and AHU engines codes that have screws with 6 spline
drive. Many newer models may apply.
Check out this clarification of usage.
Not for impact tool usage.
Extra long 200 mm overall length has a 3/8" square drive base. Top quality Metalnerd Brand made from S2 tool steel.
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| Price: $12.00 |
Part MN3078 - Specialty Slotted Strut Nut Sockets
This specialty drive bit is used with your 7/8" or 22 mm socket or box wrench to remove the slotted nuts found on A1 and some A2 struts. Interior has a thru bore that allows you to reach inside and hold the strut shaft with a standard 6 or 7 mm hex bit (3/8" drive). Some brands brands of strut use 6 mm and some use 7 mm hex - sold separately.
Heat treated alloy steel, Metalnerd Brand USA.
Not for impact tool usage.
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| Price: $19.00 |
Part MN227MXX - 27mm 6 Point Socket, Impact Grade
This impact grade 27 mm 6 point socket with 1/2" square drive is used to remove the drive shaft center bolt that passes through the front wheel bearing on late model VW®/Audi®.
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| Price: $8.00 |
Part MNT10099 - 2 pc. Kit of Bell Housing Bits (Triple Square)
These special compact triple square bits (12 mm and 14 mm) are used to remove the bell housing bolts on late model VW®/Audi® transmissions. The bits are used with your 10 mm box wrench to reach the stubborn bolt heads. Replaces factory tool T10099.
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| Price: $16.00 |