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      06-05-2020, 11:51 AM   #638
frankc
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Drives: 1998 E36 M3/4, 2011 E90 M3 ZCP
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Location: Austin, TX

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Thanks for the DIY - I've read through it (and watched many videos) several times, and it will certainly make this job much easier.

I finally acquired a set of BE rod bearings and I'm now assembling the parts and tools I need for this job. The one question I have is regarding the 12mm socket for the OEM rod bolts. In this thread the terms 12pt, bi-hex and double-hex are used - but I believe these all refer to the same fastener type with a 120* angle on the point. This is different than a triple-square with a 90* angle. So my question is - is the head on the OEM rod bolt a double-hex or triple-square? I can't really tell from the photo I saw posted in this thread.



You can read more on the differences in this thread:
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/...d.php?t=406007
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