Special Torx Bit for MAF Sensor?
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '07
Special Torx Bit for MAF Sensor?
The screw apparently takes a tamper-proof, 5 lobed torx bit. Anyone know where I can get one? It's beyond me why these idiots come up with something like this and then sell a tool to take them out! I've tried a couple of places with no luck. Haven't been able to catch the MATCO or SnapOn guy yet. I figure they probably have it. Anyone find one yet?
Burning Brakes
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From: Northborough MA
These are very hard to get locally. Ebay or online store would be your best bet....
IF you only need to remove the screws, I was able to do so with just needle nose pliers. They are not that tight, and will come off pretty easily.
Needle nose vise grips would be pretty good also, and then just replace those POS screws with regular torx, or whatever is provided with the intake you are swapping to
IF you only need to remove the screws, I was able to do so with just needle nose pliers. They are not that tight, and will come off pretty easily.
Needle nose vise grips would be pretty good also, and then just replace those POS screws with regular torx, or whatever is provided with the intake you are swapping to
Instructor
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From: Godfrey Illinois
You can pick one up from Halltech. Order online:
http://www.halltechsystems.com/WIHA_...s_p/171654.htm
Halltech's supply may be limited, so it is also available here:
http://www.wihatools.com/700seri/716_IPR_serie.htm
http://www.halltechsystems.com/WIHA_...s_p/171654.htm
Halltech's supply may be limited, so it is also available here:
http://www.wihatools.com/700seri/716_IPR_serie.htm
Last edited by Delbert; Sep 20, 2011 at 08:38 PM. Reason: more info
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The screw apparently takes a tamper-proof, 5 lobed torx bit. Anyone know where I can get one? It's beyond me why these idiots come up with something like this and then sell a tool to take them out! I've tried a couple of places with no luck. Haven't been able to catch the MATCO or SnapOn guy yet. I figure they probably have it. Anyone find one yet?
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09 & '12, '14
Says you're in Tampa, I don't know of any warehouses in Tampa, but, over here on the right side on you can get the kit here
http://www.aimsupply.com/
7337 Bryan Dairy Rd.
Largo, FL 33777
Phone: (727)544-6114
http://epartners.aimsupply.com/store...=1&numResults=
Take the 118th Ave exit off of 275 South and head west. It will be just past 66th St on the right. Nestor Sales
http://www.aimsupply.com/
7337 Bryan Dairy Rd.
Largo, FL 33777
Phone: (727)544-6114
http://epartners.aimsupply.com/store...=1&numResults=
Take the 118th Ave exit off of 275 South and head west. It will be just past 66th St on the right. Nestor Sales
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The correct size torx bit is a T-20. You should be able to pick one up at any parts store, sears, lowes and so on. Looks just like a screw driver except has the torx end. These have been around for years, i have had a set sense 1984 to remove the plastic facings around headlights on 84 model gmc truck. use them all the time to adjust headlights on all late model cars and trucks.
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The correct size torx bit is a T-20. You should be able to pick one up at any parts store, sears, lowes and so on. Looks just like a screw driver except has the torx end. These have been around for years, i have had a set sense 1984 to remove the plastic facings around headlights on 84 model gmc truck. use them all the time to adjust headlights on all late model cars and trucks.
Burning Brakes
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But thankfully my fellow bro's here suggested trying needle nose pliers, and they worked like a charm.
OP,
I would save the $$$ and not bother with the bits, for this one time use. Unless there are other's lurking within the car???
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St. Jude Donor '07
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Tampa Fl
St. Jude Donor '07
These are very hard to get locally. Ebay or online store would be your best bet....
IF you only need to remove the screws, I was able to do so with just needle nose pliers. They are not that tight, and will come off pretty easily.
Needle nose vise grips would be pretty good also, and then just replace those POS screws with regular torx, or whatever is provided with the intake you are swapping to
IF you only need to remove the screws, I was able to do so with just needle nose pliers. They are not that tight, and will come off pretty easily.
Needle nose vise grips would be pretty good also, and then just replace those POS screws with regular torx, or whatever is provided with the intake you are swapping to
Thanks.