🔧 VW/Audi Head Bolt Socket Bit - Performance Tool W83182 Review

I hate it when you have to have a weird tool that's close to what you already have, but not COMPLETELY. This is a case of work on a 2001 VW Jetta. Thank goodness Revane had it in stock and on Prime. Did the trick. Just had to stop the axle maintenance project before it happened. Used for about 1 minute and then thrown into a tool box. I may never use it again, but it's there. A small price for the job. Excellent quality. Happy with it.

For stock 2012 Wrangler drivetrain no problem BUT the problem is you need either a slim 3/8 or slim flexible extension for your 3/8. Couldn't get this socket with my 3/8 mallet, but a thin 17mm wrench can be used or it WILL NOT CLEAN the exhaust pipe. I ended up denting the pipe with this tool and my "big" ratchet. Next time I'll consider a 17mm bolt with two nuts. I'll leave this as a backup as I've already made a dent in the pipe.

It worked like magic when I removed the fill and drain plugs in my 2000 VW Convertible. It's just the right size and length (of course) to get into the tight space where the control port is next to the driver's side, front wheel. The gearbox is very happy with its new oil. Tip: If the inspection/fill hole is difficult to access, you can remove the speedometer sensor from the top of the transmission and pour oil through it. A length of plastic tubing and an old 75w-90 bottle with the flat bottom

If you want to rebuild and install the cylinder head as VW described, with the camshafts and "cap" (valve cover) in place, THIS TOOL WILL NOT WORK. The T52 PosiDrive bit is too short and the 1/2" square drive is too big. I was able to turn the adapter on my lathe to reduce the outside diameter, which allowed the tool to work on 9 of the 10 head screws. The 10th screw was for this tool is not yet available.I ended up having to remove the bit from the adapter and use a 10mm 3/8" drive hex to turn