What size Torx ??
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From: Concord Twp OH
What size Torx ??
Greetings. On a L98 (car is a 1988), what size torx bit is needed for the intake manifold bolt. The largest I have is a T40 and it is too small. The "handy" Haynes manual mentions a "special torx" tool but fails to mention the torx size.
If I know the size I can buy the right one w/o buying a whole "1 million piece" tool set for just that one piece.
Thank you for your help.
If I know the size I can buy the right one w/o buying a whole "1 million piece" tool set for just that one piece.
Thank you for your help.
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Save that Haynes for a wheel chock and order a FSM. Then head for the auto parts store or Sears and pick up a set of Torx bits. If you are going to be doing much more than just changing your oil, you're going to need both.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Richfield Utah
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
Save that Haynes for a wheel chock and order a FSM. Then head for the auto parts store or Sears and pick up a set of Torx bits. If you are going to be doing much more than just changing your oil, you're going to need both.
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In the smaller torx bits I prefer Snapon but hate the price. I found the tolerences on the Craftsman were not the same as Snapon. When I am working on my Harleys sometimes Craftsman just does not cut it. I have to admit however not had the same problem on my Corvette.
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From: Concord Twp OH
I hear you on the FSM. No arguments there. It is on my list as soon as I get all the maintenance done (almost there). At this point, I just need to tighten up one bolt on the intake manifold.
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From: Richfield Utah
Originally Posted by KeyWestJack
In the smaller torx bits I prefer Snapon but hate the price. I found the tolerences on the Craftsman were not the same as Snapon. When I am working on my Harleys sometimes Craftsman just does not cut it. I have to admit however not had the same problem on my Corvette.
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From: Metairie Louisiana
Originally Posted by Steel Breeze
Yep! Craftsman's quality has gone down. I just bought a Craftsman 8" bench grinder. I got looking, and it was made in China. I grew up with Craftsmen and it was one of if not the best. That damn grinder vibrates so bad it scares me to operate. As near as I can tell, the wheels are not out of round, but they vary in thickness. What a piece of junk. Should of got one from Harbor Freight. Probably the same thing, but $70.00 cheaper...
Steel, did you say Craftsman and(gasp)CHINA in the same sentence? Say it ain't so!Is nothing sacred anymore?
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It's no secret that Craftsmans power tools are made in China. Hell, even Milwaukee has been bought by the same Chinese firm (TTI) that make the Ryobi power tools. BTW... in many cases, the Craftsman power tools are now made for them by Ryobi.
Hand tools are a different story. Most are made by Danaher here in the USA, except the mini pliers (which have been "hecho in China" for some time now).
If you want some nice cost effective USA made torx bits, look for OTC bullet proof torx.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/OTC-6100.html
Hand tools are a different story. Most are made by Danaher here in the USA, except the mini pliers (which have been "hecho in China" for some time now).
If you want some nice cost effective USA made torx bits, look for OTC bullet proof torx.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/OTC-6100.html
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Burning Brakes
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From: Richfield Utah
Originally Posted by eschoendorff
It's no secret that Craftsmans power tools are made in China. Hell, even Milwaukee has been bought by the same Chinese firm (TTI) that make the Ryobi power tools. BTW... in many cases, the Craftsman power tools are now made for them by Ryobi.
Hand tools are a different story. Most are made by Danaher here in the USA, except the mini pliers (which have been "hecho in China" for some time now).
If you want some nice cost effective USA made torx bits, look for OTC bullet proof torx.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/OTC-6100.html
Hand tools are a different story. Most are made by Danaher here in the USA, except the mini pliers (which have been "hecho in China" for some time now).
If you want some nice cost effective USA made torx bits, look for OTC bullet proof torx.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/OTC-6100.html
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From: Reading PA.
The only special torx bolt I can think of is the small TAMPER PROOF one that removes the Fuel Pressure Regulator Cover. It has that little Pin in the middle of it so you can't remove it with a regular Torx bit. Pipe
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Pipe: I took a little punch and just "knocked hell" out of the little pins in the middle of the Torx holes. A regular Torx will then work great.
A question to eschoendorff: Do you have a set of these Torx tools? Are they good quality? Thanks in advance for your comments.
A question to eschoendorff: Do you have a set of these Torx tools? Are they good quality? Thanks in advance for your comments.
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Originally Posted by Curveit
If your '88 is the same as my '86, you're gonna love the one on the bottom of your AC Compressor...
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13 replies and no answers? A T45 is used on the intake base, the T40 on the runners. You may also want a T55 for other parts of the car.
My FSM doesn't list the bolt sizes in the parts drawing or R&R instructions. I find that poor. The paper of the Helms manuals is poor as well. I had FSM for a previous car and it was much better.
My FSM doesn't list the bolt sizes in the parts drawing or R&R instructions. I find that poor. The paper of the Helms manuals is poor as well. I had FSM for a previous car and it was much better.
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Originally Posted by Aardwolf
13 replies and no answers? A T45 is used on the intake base, the T40 on the runners. You may also want a T55 for other parts of the car.
My FSM doesn't list the bolt sizes in the parts drawing or R&R instructions. I find that poor. The paper of the Helms manuals is poor as well. I had FSM for a previous car and it was much better.
My FSM doesn't list the bolt sizes in the parts drawing or R&R instructions. I find that poor. The paper of the Helms manuals is poor as well. I had FSM for a previous car and it was much better.
You beat me to it.
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From: Concord Twp OH
Aardwolf, thank you much. I was wondering when someone would actually tell me the size.
I did infer that it was a T45 (at the base of the intake) since the T40 is too small and I did find a T50 in my old toolbox and that one was too big. So, I figured it must be a T45. Thanks for the confirmation.
I did infer that it was a T45 (at the base of the intake) since the T40 is too small and I did find a T50 in my old toolbox and that one was too big. So, I figured it must be a T45. Thanks for the confirmation.
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Originally Posted by Steel Breeze
Hey that looks like a decent set. Goes up to T-60. Makes me wonder if the dreaded T-55 is part of the set?
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Originally Posted by Sam Lam
Pipe: I took a little punch and just "knocked hell" out of the little pins in the middle of the Torx holes. A regular Torx will then work great.
A question to eschoendorff: Do you have a set of these Torx tools? Are they good quality? Thanks in advance for your comments.
A question to eschoendorff: Do you have a set of these Torx tools? Are they good quality? Thanks in advance for your comments.
