Best DIY spline set.

[temporarysecretary]

Hi all,

Just looking for a bit of advice on what is an ideal spline set to get that covers most DIY tasks.

I've never had a VAG before so I have no bases covered. What are the common sizes used across the components? I will be servicing, swapping small parts if they fail, EGR pipes, auxiliary tensioners, suspension and brake jobs etc. I wont be removing gearboxes or engines.

I already have sockets, allens, torx etc. So not looking to pick up an all in set. Just a quality spline set that covers most common sizes.

 

[B.different]

We've moved from snap-on to Franklin tools. Alot cheaper and also a lifetime guarantee. Halfords professional tools are good to. These is what I've got, had plenty of hammer and still good

 

[n10n]

No tips on which exact set to get but do get one that has both short and long ones. Or two separate sets.

 

[Dellmassive]

i have this set, as above you need short and long bits.

https://amzn.to/4a81cZV

 

[Dellmassive]

i have this set, as above you need short and long bits.

https://amzn.to/4a81cZV

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[temporarysecretary]

Thank you all for the tips.

What are the go to sizes that I need to cover?

 

[drinfinity]

I have the same set as @Dellmassive . Does all the jobs, and I used the big hex bits to fit cranks on the bike today with a torque wrench. So meets the two functions rule.

 

[BuilderJay]

Thank you all for the tips.

What are the go to sizes that I need to cover?

A set is normally cheaper than individual items

 

[temporarysecretary]

A set is normally cheaper than individual items

Sorry, I will definitely buy a set. What I mean is. If I buy this m5-m12 set

Halfords Advanced 11 Piece Spline Bit Set | Halfords UK

Will I find my self needing a M14 often?

 

[BuilderJay]

I have a Halfords set. Not needed anything else since my 1st Transporter that I bought back in 2008!

 

[The Bear78]

Another vote here for the set mentioned by @Dellmassive
It looks identical to Draper branded set that I have from Toolstation. It cost me double that but has been perfect for every job that I've needed splines.

 

[bobnudd]

I too have the halfords set, had it for ages, never found it wanting, and I think I've undone and done up just about every one of these bloody spline drive bolts on a vw.

 

[Nickdaw]

Snap, also had this set for quite a few years (draper), give it some stick at times and it has not failed yet!