VIM Triple Square 3/8 Drive Set ~ Tool Review
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Triple square sockets are a must when working on German cars. If you don't have a good triple square, you will not be able to fix a lot of car issues. The VIM set is one of the best 3/8 small triple square sets I have found.
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Great example of how a good tool review should be done. Top quality visuals, best sound quality and absolutely no bullshit. Best on UA-cam!
Thank you so much!
Recently I desperately needed some super stubby 1/4" drive hex bit sockets and I remembered this video. Luckily I was able to find the video and VIMtools to the rescue!
Thanks!
I JUST bought this game set 4 weeks ago to do the rear-brakes on my Golf R (video on my profile). I borrowed one a while back to remove my Steering Wheel so already these are very useful to have. Should have bought them a long time ago.
I've owned this exact set for the past couple years. Works great on Axle Bolts where it bolts up to the transmission that is just one of my VW's especially the Manual 2000 VW Passat 1.8t..... Good Review Keep up the good work...
Thank you!
VIM makes really nice tools for the money. I have two sets of those shorty triple square bit sockets and they get used quite often. VIM also has a really nice set of half cut torx bit sockets in 1/4" drive that are great for working on euro stuff. Cornwell also makes a set of long one piece triple square bit sockets that are really handy.
I was going through a bunch of loose sockets at a local pawn shop and found 6 of the 8 sizes from this set, plus a 6mm allen socket, for $5. I like 'em. Now I just need a late model VW to use them on. 😊
LOL, nice find
I've been borrowing my boss' set of these for a long time. they're great. they bite better than my long shank set of cornwell on shallower bolts because the cornwel has a bevel on the edge.
we hit these with an impact fairly regularly and haven't broken them.
everyone quick, go buy some before the price jumps
HAHAH No doubt!
I've got a set and for the price they are great. I'm a weekend warrior and they more than meet my expectations...
Never heard of a triple square until doing a brake job on my son's MK5 GTI. When I saw the bolt I had no clue wth it was...lol. Looked online to see then had to call local parts store to see if they had a set. I think I got a set from Autozone. I think the set was just under $20. This was the 1st German/Euro car I ever worked on.
Matco basically rebrands theses for themselves.
IMO, the best triple squares (XZN) come from Ko-ken (Koken) of Japan. I have a set going up to a 100mm M18. Koken makes a lot of OEM tools for Audi/VW and tons of specialized sockets. The set cost me about 90 Euros in 1/2 drive. For smaller stuff, I use Gedore bits on socket adapters.
I have this exact set and its Mac equivalent...both good quality. never an issue..sure the Mac is more expensive but not too much.cant go wrong with this set..thanks HM for the review
+Javier Rocha right on!!!
Ugh, triplesquare. You know what Rust Belt mechanics call triplesquare bolts?
Round.
Because all the teeth have rusted out, making it almost impossible to do a brake job on certain VW models.
Great video Charles, really good editing. There was no unboxing so I only give this video 4.5 stars.
+GreaseMonkey X hahaha. Thanks.
Solid, pro grade tools; many vim tools, were sold under the Bluepoint line, from Snapon. I have not broken any yet. I had never heard of "S2" steel; until, I looked at VIM tools, it seems to to hold up to use and abuse. I would like to see you review; more VIM tool products! Thanks! :)
I think I am going to order a few more things that look interesting.
I sacrifice these all the time because of their price. I'd also like to add that I believe these are cut a bit sharper then the snap on
equivalent that I have. I don't know why but they seem to fit better in B8 A4/A5 wheel bearings. Again, I don't know why, it just seems to be the case after years of doing wheel bearing on them.
+Chris Pilgrim nice! Those wheel bearing bolts seem to be much softer than many others. :(
If your a DIY'r like myself and don't have a triple square set, Napa sells Carlyle triple squares. I've bought a lot of them and they have all been great and they aren't expensive. They also have a lifetime of warranty, I've never had to use it though.
I picked up an emergency set at Advanced or AutoZone one time. They were fine..
Finally. A review in witch the guy actually used them.
I own VIM allens and torx and they are great . But I just purchased some Mac triple squares to replace my p.o.s Matco set and I'm praying for good quality as I havnt used them yet .. But they were a good deal. Wish me luck !
+PSK PERFORMANCE best of luck. :)
I bought these about a year ago because of you. Thanks.
+TorranceMoreno awesome I hope they are working good for you. .
Dude, had to remove my seats on mk6 gti. They have these casters, your video cam out perfect timing thanks :)
Fasteners *
I'm a DIYer, and your videos are really helpful. Am familiar with Torx tools working on BMWs but have not seen triple square fasteners yet. Is the difference similar to that of a six-point and twelve-point box end wrench?
Thanks uploader I just don't know what to say anymore in my humble opinion was this done to find this clip? I wasn't ready then but I am now so what happens from here?
Bad ass tool. VIM is killing it.
currently working on ford vehicles at down under and most of vehicles are European built now days. one day I will face to triple squres soon, I feel they coming. Thanks for review.
added info : The VIM triple squre set from Amazon ship to Australia, too! Just bought one!
+Bong Keun Chee hell yes. Thanks for the info. Glad you can get them.
I just finish up my head gasket on my 04 Toyota Matrix and I end up getting a m12 triple
Square socket. For my head gasket bolts
Aren't these an "Audi group only" thing? French car manufacturers tend to have torx or inverted hexagon bolts (don't know what they are really called).
mostly use these for rounded screws/torx and hex bolts haha, hammer them in
I learned about triple squares when working on Linde' forktrucks. German brand that uses VW engines.
Are they the brand that uses the VR6 TDI?
HumbleMechanic some are LP fuel yes. But most are 4 cyl. I worked on mostly turbo diesel. BPY? I think. Changing a turbo was not easy being it was between the engine and counterweight.
I’m replacing the rear hub on a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta so I bought a set thinking it will come with the sizes I need. Nope. I absolutely cannot find a set that comes with m17 so I am currently waiting on one that is coming from England. 24$ for the set 13$ for the single an I bought a rear hub on eBay for 23$ 🤔🧐🤦🏼♂️ so I’m going to save hundreds of dollars or waste 23$ and 45min. I’m not sure how the Chinese hub is gonna work out lol. Well see. Great review, keep em comin.
Yeah there are a few other triple squares they use.
Hope it works out. :)
Got a set. Great tools.
How can you change the bits from this sockets ? I have a toolbox and I don't what change some broken bits of this ones to have it complete.
What do you think of Capri triple squares any good ? I was reading me have a lifetime warranty to
I've had this set for 10 years at least never broken one
You probably know how to use your tools properly.
Informative , thanks . Quick question if a recall was performed and it failed again would it be covered ? 2015 recall of camshaft cam lobe is why im asking . Thanks you have a great channel
That is usually case by case. I have seen some be covered and some not be covered.
HumbleMechanic thanks
I hope this video helps you guys. There is a few more VIM sets you might want to check out amzn.to/2s3V0zX
HumbleMechanic are any of these able to fit the rear carrier mount on a 2006 skoda octavia vrs? I've been unable to find a tool for the job of removing the caliper carrier. which means I keep having to visit a garage to fit new discs.
+CAR AND MTB if it's the same as the VW ones this kit has one.
The one I used all the time for rear caliper carriers.
HumbleMechanic Awesome cheers dude, love the vids mate realy helpful info.
truthfully charles, I hate vw and hate when they come in our shop. lol! I love your videos and love to watch when newer ones come out. I wish you had a Way for me to get our autograph to slap on my box at work for my sticker bomb finishing touch
Those MK5 rear caliper bracket bolts are a bitch sometimes! I can vouch for these triple square's too. Great bang for the buck. Nice video too Charles!
Tell me about it
What’s the best master set of triple square sockets including master impact rated set too
Its called 'M Bits' or 'Multi-Spline Bits' in Australia
Heads up Charles, video description is about hose clamp pliers.
+DiligentTom thanks for that. Not sure what happened on the initial save lol.
All fixed up now. :)
I just bought a Triple Square key set by mistake. I had never heard of this designation, so I thought that it might be another name for Roberson or Square wrenches. I was wrong. The tips look more like Torx to me. Anyway, they're of good quality, and I'll keep them IF they can be used with Torx screws. How about it, are the Torx and Triple Square sizes compatible?
Technically no, some can kind of be used interchangeably. They don’t fit properly
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@@HumbleMechanic,
Thanks for that. I'll return them. Too bad, because they look like good quality.
Nice video! Today i had to chage rear bearings(on 1K Golf) as ABS ring on it was swelled from rust so much that it had a contact to speed sensor, on both sides...
Damn those on rear end are sometimes tight 180Nm + 180 decrees on that bolt is over kill but hay they dont come lose easy :D
Little fire on it and "Elephant gun" did get them out eventually ;)
HAHAH, I have never achieved proper torque on one of those bolts.
Yeah after 180Nm its pure luck for me to get even 90*, but hay dont say anyone... ;)
.. Maybe Paul Danner and hes "guns", would have better change on stretching that bolt, hah :D
how do they handle tool warranties? are they user friendly or is it a pain in the butt like Grey Pneumatic is?
I think if you buy them on the truck it's easy. I never bothered to warranty mine. It was less hassle to get another set.
what do people use for mk6 CV axle triple square bolts?
Charles, what size was the socket that you measured at 38mm length? Trying to compare this set with the Neiko 10056A XZN Triple Square Spline Bit Socket Set, S2 Steel | 10-Piece Set that I bought on Amazon. Thanks!
+TecklenburgVW I'll go back and look but most of them were about that size. I want to say it was the 12m I measured in the video
Charles what are the benefits of triple square have over hex heads or alan key type fastners?
Is there any advantage to triple square bolts over standard bolts? What happens when they are stripped?
They probably have a better bite strength than hex. When you strip them you can use internal extractors
Internal extractors, next video?
More teeth means more twisting torque. For a 10mm cheese head fastener which has to take 70Nm you can't reasonably get that much torque into it with hex. I am using the cheapo adapters from O'Reilly's, which was all I needed for my A8. That covered both half shafts and heads.
I like it!
Possibly just the VW autogroup uses XZN. At Beemer, I never had to buy a set of XZN and neither has my friend that works at Merc. We work with hex, hex bit, e-torx, torx bit, 6 point tamperproof torx, 5 point tamperproof. The tamperproof stuff is used on odd bits when you usually don't remove like cam adjusters and MAF sensors. Him at Merc draws the short string and constantly breaking and twisting torx bits (even their brake caliper slide pins use it). Wheres all our brakes use 6, 7, 8, 9 mm hex bit, T50 for some Mini rotor screws. E18, 16mm and 18mm for some anchor bolts.
Bmw and Mercedes do use triple squares as well as any VAG product(Audi,skoda,seat,porches ect).I don't have my snap on set in font of me,but the package list some of the common applications,include bmw and Mercedes uses.
You do know they use marketing nonsense. I've yet to see a triple square on a beemer. If you do see one, please point the exact location of it.
Bmw applications seem to be limited to m9 triple square on the e brake cable on late models
Mercedes applications include m8 xzn for some head and accessory bolts. M10 for head bolt and driveshaft bolts. M12 for head bolts.
swisherboi Maybe on E70 electric park brake control unit, but you never take it apart and the bolts on the chassis is torx varient. If its the cylinder head, dealer will use special tools. Using a cheapie will more or less round off on high torque fasteners.
I saw the special tool,all it is is hazet m10 triple square
I just bought a 1960 VW beetle do you think I need a set of these.
Nah, There shouldn't be any on that beelte. Really started to see them on MK4/B5
Thanks for the information Charles.
I bought bluepoint , but the measurements are different.
Is the fastener for most seat belt mounts triple square or torx plus? OR something completely different? wondering about this set or a capri set but vim does have some great sales on their site right now.
They are triple square
so these are different then torx
Are triple squares the same as torx heads?
no not the same. a torx has only 6 points
Nice title what kinda world we're living in now?
Would I need these to work on a 2000 Cabrio?
D6Spanky not for everything.. I know drive axle flange bolts and the flywheel needs them.. i know because I'm doing a clutch and flywheel on a 01 jetta
my mom has a 2000 Cabrio. I ask because I need to work on it. right now, just the heater core needs to be replaced
They will work, but there are very few if any Triple squares. I don't even think the axles are, I think they are allen, but don't quote me on that
Oh, I'm quoting you. LOL I can't bring all of my tools on this mobile repair and there is going to be about 1500 miles between my house and the Cabrio. 😁 If I get to do it this summer.
If you are doing a heater core, think 10mm, 8mm, 13mm, Phillips, t20,t25 Torx, and removing the airbag and steering wheel.
love your channel. thanx for the tip
Thank you
Stripped triple square bolt???
Great info as per usual 🖒🖒🖒
Thank you
why is the hose clamp pliers information in the video description
Thanks for letting me know. I copy and paste the video links. Not sure why the pliers part isn't get saved. :)
Could you do a review on longer shank ones please. Thx
+Jeriko A, Sosa next time i order something from Amazon I will order them
S2 tool steel is impact safe. The crhome socket is the weak point
hay now they use them in Toyota as well the head bolts are tripple squire there staring to apire in other brans also
Oh man if Toyota is using them, everyone will soon HAHAH
yea it not look'in so good
we spent money on tools
only to find we haft to spend more money on tool's. just to make money to live what a cycle just for the almighty buck but it better then setting at a desk all day tho
MUCH better than a desk LOL at least for some of us.
HumbleMechanic miss print man
This tools is hard to find here in mindanao province. My vios cylinder head used that types of allen bolts..
Anyone remove a wheel bearing on a Volkswagen golf with this? Those wheel bearings take a breaker bar and a lot of pressure.
Wow how much
Does vim pay you..?
Nope. I’ve bought several of these with my own money. The first set before I did any videos. They are legit great.
I find it strange that people think the only reason I like something is because of getting paid. 🤷♂️
$30 is a pretty good deal
I agree
The big question is why do Germans have to use strange fasteners? Also why so many specific special tools for them?
+brian hilligoss great question. Part of me thinks it to supplement revenue by selling special tools to dealers. Hahaha
HumbleMechanic yeah that and to keep the home mechanic from working on it.
There is probably a lot of truth to that.
i've never came across these fasteners on Citroen, Peugeot or Renault. Must just be VW that implement them in their vehicles and all the other ones in the VW family. Don't know about Saab or volvo, dont work on them all that often.
all of us want a longer tool lol
HAHAH YEAH!
awesome vid! snap on has a set for about $65 part# BLPXZNM389 its great. im definitely checking this out!
Why dont european cars just use sockets, like japanese cars?
Because then techs wouldn't have to buy all these tools LOL
I have a bmw idk why people are telling me to get this
They are great.
Do not mix these triple squares with double hexes. When working at a great pace, mistakes are made.
im gassy
$189 in the UK, thanks Brexit!
+heavydiesel holy hell. I wouldn't pay that much for these.
Triple square? Germans...
i really like the teng sets