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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 09:09 PM
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I have the new bitty for the maf sensor...

but.. i did not look at the screws holding the sensor inplace before...

is there anything i can use to undo these screws, and do them back up again?

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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 09:27 PM
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They're torque screw heads, aren't they? Ikkle stars? You should be able to pick up a set from Halfords, etc.
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 09:34 PM
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aye.. seems they have a small raised bit in the middle?

i have a set from halfords, but no hole for the centre bit
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 10:39 PM
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SCOSaltire, YHM
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 10:58 PM
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These are Torq. the bit in the middle
is the "tamper-proof" part.
you can get bits/drivers with a corresponding
hole in the middle.
it's not too difficult to 'remove' the bit
in the middle (i use a small bladed screwdriver)

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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 11:22 PM
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cheers all
a few things for me to try out tomorrow
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 12:15 AM
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Phil,

If you have a look here, even a pair of pliers will get them off

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...=&threadid=414

Wouldn't recommend it though.

So, did you get yours replaced?

Stefan
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 09:25 AM
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Well, third time lucky, they are not "torque", or "Torq." but "Torx"
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 09:41 AM
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know for definate where I can buy one?

know the correct size?

i understand they are security ones because of the wee bar in the middle.
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 10:38 AM
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Get a set of Torx bits, then they will all be covered - and yes, mention you need the security ones with the pin in the middle.

Any decent tool shop with have them - and they are also in the Screwfix and Machine Mart catalogues.
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 05:27 PM
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I bought a set of Torx bits to fit my HKS racing suction kit and they dont fit
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 05:32 PM
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I found them try http://www.screwfix.com part no 18983
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 09:28 PM
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bought a set on tuesday from halfords they are Security Torx. £15 i think for 6.

Packet says Professional Security Star Bit Sockets on Rail.

Black packet with green lable saying 3/8" Drive.
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 10:09 PM
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cheers

got the exact same from halfords at lunch time

worked a treat... MAF replaced.. .find out if any difference tomorrow morning



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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 10:11 PM
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mine does not appear to have made a difference, see thread in general.
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