opti question?
Instructor
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From: Port Angeles WA
I can't say what the size is but I think it's a tamper proof torx head screw, something in the 8-10 range, if that's any help. The reason I know is I had to buy the deep socket specifically for that job. I had to track down the Snap-on tool salesman to buy one. I could let you know later on today exactally what size you need.
Le Mans Master
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From: Central Maryland
Originally Posted by 9bluevette4
Anybody know the name of the screw heads that holds the cap to the opti. Trying to take one apart, but ran into these odd screw heads. Help? Thx in advance...
If you can't find a socket to fit, you can borrow one of the screws from your throttle body and use it upside-down as a tool to remove those screws.
Be well,
SJW
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From: Denton Texas
Originally Posted by SJW
Unless my memory has failed me badly, it's an E4 Torx.
If you can't find a socket to fit, you can borrow one of the screws from your throttle body and use it upside-down as a tool to remove those screws.
Be well,
SJW
If you can't find a socket to fit, you can borrow one of the screws from your throttle body and use it upside-down as a tool to remove those screws.
Be well,
SJW
Great tip.!
Le Mans Master
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It's an E4 torx but you need a deep e4 torx to get in there. That's a great tip about using the throttle body screw. I wish I would have thought of that. When I took mine apart I ended up making a deep E4 out of a regular one. I heated it up in the vise and got out a chisel and beat the thing into a deep E4. 
Snap On sells a deep E4 for
$12.00 retail.
Snap On sells a deep E4 for $12.00 retail.
Le Mans Master
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From: Central Maryland
Originally Posted by JD'S WHITE 93
I heated it up in the vise and got out a chisel and beat the thing into a deep E4.
Be well,
SJW
