Where and on what are Ribe fasteners being used?

[TheCarbideRat]

I have a set of Ribe sockets I haven't used since I bought them 2 years ago, I know VAG head bolts, that's why I bought them but I'm think about getting rid of these sockets.

 

[tonydanzah]

is a ribe socket like a spline socket?

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Mostly on Italian cars, Alfa Romeo use them a lot.

Certain VW-Audi head bolts are not Ribe, they are Polydrive which is very slightly different.

 

[Mickey O]

Fiat and soon enough "Chrysler".

 

[Fedwrench]

I don't think there's much of a market for Ribe in the US yet but, that may change as more automobiles become based on global platforms.

 

[scottmlew]

I guarantee that if you sell them, you'll need them shortly thereafter

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I bought a set to pull a head on an Alfa Romeo. Haven't even seen a Ribe bolt since.

 

[Toolhorder]

pictures???

 

[BWright]

pictures???

Yea what he said. I've never seen a ribe bolt.

 

[Mickey O]

 

[Moose-LandTran]

This is a Ribe driver. I can get some pics of my ones tomorrow.

 

[superautobacs]

Apprently used on Fiat, Lancia, and Alfa Romeo head bolts.

 

[scottmlew]

I believe there are also many applications on Ferrari, even in cases where you'd expect a more conventional fastener. I could be wrong about this, but I've read it in a couple of different places.

 

[tonydanzah]

What is the benefit of these fasteners? I can't stand torx or allen on cars now, they always fill up with garbage preventing proper fitment of the driver until you clean it.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Apprently used on Fiat, Lancia, and Alfa Romeo head bolts.

They use them in various other place too. I recall them being used on brackets and all kinds of things. Just their alternative to Torx, used all over the place.

What is the benefit of these fasteners? I can't stand torx or allen on cars now, they always fill up with garbage preventing proper fitment of the driver until you clean it.

They're same principle as Torx. Only, they don't tend to strip out like Torx do. These are a lot like Torx Plus (6-lobe) but with sharp square edges.

 

[Mickey O]

what is the benefit of these fasteners? I can't stand torx or allen on cars now, they always fill up with garbage preventing proper fitment of the driver until you clean it.

A$k the tool manufacturer$ that make the bit$.

 

[TheCarbideRat]

I guarantee that if you sell them, you'll need them shortly thereafter

Ha, no chit, you are probably right. The Apex tools set is $9.00 on amazon but it only has M6, M8, M10, and M12 ... I believe VAG head bolts are M9, oh well.

My set from Matco was like $190.00. WTF!

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Ha, no chit, you are probably right. The Apex tools set is $9.00 on amazon but it only has M6, M8, M10, and M12 ... I believe VAG head bolts are M9, oh well.

My set from Matco was like $190.00. WTF!

VAG headbolts (some) are M10 Polydrive. Not Ribe.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Thread resurecction..

Here's a comparasin i found between the VW Polydrive headbolt driver and an M9 Ribe-CV driver:

Ribe-CV on the right, Polydrive on the left.

When i get my VW T10070 (Polydrive socket driver) i'll get more pics.

 

[Merkava_4]

I don't know why, but even though I'm seeing "Ribe" in the thread title, my brain keeps saying "ribbed."

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I don't know why, but even though I'm seeing "Ribe" in the thread title, my brain keeps saying "ribbed."

Methinks you've been looking at something else for too long!


I should send you some Ribe-CV and Triple Square bolts and drivers. Positve engagement at its finest.

 

[Merkava_4]

Methinks you've been looking at something else for too long!


I should send you some Ribe-CV and Triple Square bolts and drivers. Positve engagement at its finest.

Yeah, I need to realign my brain back into thinking mechanically ... too much internet surfing tonight.