hoskib

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it looks like a torx head, but it's got a pin in the middle and any torx bits i've got are solid.

is this a special sort? if so does anyone know where i can get one from?

cheers

scooby-tc

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Sounds like a security bolt to me and the security torx bits are available from Halfrauds or B&Q somewhere like that

hoskib

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yeah, i think i know what you mean, don't know if they're the same but i think a trip to halfords might turn up something.

wasn't sure if what i need is some 'dealer only' attachment?

zhastaph

Nah, normal torx screwdriver bits, make sure you get the ones with a hole in the centre as there's a pin in the middle of it.

hoskib

iTrader: (1)

are these special ones though mate, the only ones i've got (or found at the mo) are solid with no hole in

guessing any hardware shop will stock these or are they an automotive thing?

zhastaph

I think so, all the ones I have have holes in, and they were only cheap.

It is quite easy to 'bust' the pin out of the centre using a small screwdriver.



edited to add;

Or file a V into a small flatbladed screwdriver that fits nicely in there.

hoskib

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good idea with the screwdriver, yeah i did think about knocking out the pin, hopefully i'll locate a holed bit tomorrow.

cheers again fella, dont suppose you've got any 17" tyres laying about have you, coz you've come to my aid with everything else recently

zhastaph

Nah, only 18's for me

hoskib

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ditto, don't do girly 17's, need a 17 for the spare and no joy yet in wanted.

i thought we all got through tyres like no tomorrow? hey-ho.

stevem2k

I have a set of the security torx if you are really still stuck by the weekend.....


Steve

chris's scooby

silly question but can't u just drill the solid torx in the centre to make a recess for the pin?

Wurzel

iTrader: (1)

I just knocked out the pin witha terminal screwdriver and used a normal torx.

Its not as if someone is going to nick your MAF is it so why have a security screw on it.???

David MY99

it's an security torx T20. available at the better carparts shops

hoskib

iTrader: (1)

ahh, bloody mind reader mate i was just gonna ask what size i need, the big or the small one and ta-da, the answer magically appears

yep, bashing out the pin is the next option if i can't find the bit i'm after and drilling is the next step in my bodgit haynes manual

cheers guys