Specialty Bits, Sockets, Drivers and Counterholds

Sockets, Drivers and Bits

If you need to turn a screw, bolt or nut on your VW®/Audi® this is the page to find your specialty tool.

Crank Bolt Tools

Axle Bits and Sockets

Triple Square Bits

Strut Nut Sockets

Oil Filter, Oil Drain, Oil Pan

Alternator, 6-spline, MAF & others

Head Bolt Bits & Drivers

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Kit1 Part MN10PC - 10 PC Triple Square Bit Set in Blow-Molded Case M4-M18

Popular set of 10 different triple-square bits for popular VW®/Audi® applications.

$35.00

Kit1 Strut Tool Trifecta for MK5 and later

Save $5 with this set of 3 essential tools for changing the front struts on your MK5 and later Golf®, Jetta® and Beetle®.

$71.00

Kit2 Part MNKICK-4CYL – Aluminum Economy Grade 4cyl Crank Counterhold

This thick aluminum bar provides the rigid counterhold needed for safe removal and installation of the crank sprocket center bolt.

$63.00

Set2 Part MN3400 - Serrated Alternator Pulley Bit SET

This specialty compact bit set for removing the freewheeling pulley on most VW®/Audi® alternators from 1999.

$29.00

SubB Part MNXZ18 - M18 Triple Square Bit, Impact grade

For front strut and rear brake work on 2006 (MK5) and later chassis Jetta®, Golf®, Rabbit®, and newer applications.

$11.00

SubD 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.

$25.00

SubD Part MNYANK-6CYL-HUB Optional Hub - 6cyl for NuYank

Optional hub for NuYank for 6 cyl for use on 6 cyl gas engines with timing belt. CLEARANCE

$20.00

SubE MNDH24 - 24 mm 12 Point Socket, Impact Grade

This is the best method to rotate the engine during a V6 timing belt job and fits some front drive shaft center bolts.

$8.25

SubE Part MN227MX - 27mm 6 Point Socket, Impact Grade

This impact grade 27 mm 6 point socket is used to remove the drive shaft center bolt late model VW®/Audi®.

$8.00

SubE Part MNDH19 - 19 mm 12 Point Socket, Impact Grade

This is the best method to rotate the engine during a TB job.

$7.00

SubF Part MNXZ14 - M14 Triple Square Bit, Impact grade

For front strut and rear brake work on 2006 (MK5) and later chassis Jetta®, Golf®, Rabbit®, and newer applications. (See usage note)

$11.00

SubH MN0201 - Flange Puller for 020-series Transmissions (1984~1990)

This miniature spring compressor permits the removal of tranny output flanges and replacement of the oil seal.

$20.00

SubH MNSH32 - Oil Filter Housing Socket for Common Rail TDI

This compact 32 mm socket is used to remove the oil filter housings on TDI Diesels with engine code BRM, CBEA, CJAA,CKRA, CVCA, CRUA, CATA, CNRP and CPNB

$10.00

SubH Part ALT-UP-KIT - Update Kit for Our Older MN3400 - 2 pc. UPDATE KIT Only!

If you already own an older-style Metalnerd® brand MN3400 like that shown in the photo, we have an update kit available.

$10.00

SubH Part MN0812 - 3 piece Triple Square Bit Set

Set includes one 8 mm x 55 mm overall length and 10 and 12 mm that are 140 mm overall length.

$29.50

SubH Part MN2122 - Specialty Double 21 & 22 mm Strut Nut Sockets

This tool spreads and holds the lower strut clamp open when removing the front struts starting with the MK4 (~1999) Golf®, Jetta® and New Beetle®.

$50.00

SubH Part MN3424 - Strut Spreader Bit

This tool spreads and holds the lower strut clamp open when removing the front struts starting with the MK4 (~1999) Golf®, Jetta® and New Beetle®.

$15.00

SubH Part MN4057 - Oil Filter Housing Drain Tube (T40057)

This special drain tool is used to drain the black plastic oil filter housings on cars with the engines including 2.0T and 2.5 liter gas.

$35.00

SubH Part MN5050 - 5 Lobe MAF Bit

5 Lobe tamper-resistant MAF bit.

$4.50

SubH Part MN6060 - 6 Lobe MAF Bit

6 Lobe tamper-resistant MAF bit.

$4.00

SubH Part MNDH30 - 30 mm 12 Point Socket, Impact Grade

Fits most 12 point axle nuts on VW®/Audi® cars.

$15.00

SubH 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 rear drive shafts from front wheel drive late model cars like 1998+ Passat® and Audi® A4.

$9.00

SubH Part MNHB17 - 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 front drive shafts from B5 chassis cars like 1998+ Passat® and Audi® A4.

$9.00

SubH Part MNOIL5 - Wobble Oil Pan Bit

For hard-to-reach oil pan screws on VW® and Audi® engines and handy for removing the differential drain plug on can-am® off-road vehicles.

$12.00

SubH Part MNSH36 - 36 mm Oil Filter Socket

Compact socket used when removing the black plastic oil filter housing (sump bowl) on vehicles with 2.0T and 2.5L gas engines. Replaces older tool number MN393400.

$10.00

SubH Part MNT297 - Rear Main Seal Installation Guide Tool

Protects the delicate rear main oil seals when installing on many 2.0 TSI engines.

$30.00

SubH Part MNT30L - Intake Manifold T30 Bit

This extended T30 start bit socket is used to remove some hard to reach intake manifold screws on MK5/MK6 2.0T gas engines.

$9.00

SubH Part MNT480 - Camshaft Adjuster Socket for 2.0T FSi Gas Engines

This 6-spline driver is needed for camshaft adjustment on 2.0 FSI® engines.

$15.00

SubH Part MNT549 Oil Sump Plug Bit with 1/4” Drive

This tiny specialty driver is used to remove the new plastic Oil Sump Plugs introduced in many MKVII Gas engine cars. Replaces factory T10549

$10.00

SubH Part MNXZ12 - M12 Triple Square Bit LONG

The long M12 is great for reaching head bolts on TDIs, VR6® and some 2.0 gas engines.

$13.50

SubH Part MNXZ12-S - SHORT M12 Triple Square Bit

A short M12 can be handy for some steering wheel and flywheel mounting bolts.

$9.00

SubJ MN18TKIT - DOUBLE Head Bolt Bit for 1.8T® ,V6 & 2.0 Gas Engines

Kit includes the MNXZ10 and the MN3452. Some head bolts are like a box of chocolates, you never know what your gonna get (Triple Square 12 pt or 6 spline)

$28.50

SubJ MN3452 - 6-spline Head Bolt Bit for 1.8T® ,V6 & 2.0 Gas Engines

This 6-spline driver is often necessary for replacing the cylinder head bolts from many 1.8T®, 2.0, V6 and V8 gas engines.

$18.00

SubJ 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 MK1 (MKI) and some MK2 (MKII) struts.

$19.00