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Old 13 May 2004, 10:06 AM
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Question Size of tamperproof screws on maf?

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Not sure how to measure tamperproof trx bits so what size bit do i need.It's the larger ones on the outside i assume to replace the element.

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Old 13 May 2004, 04:11 PM
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Old 13 May 2004, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by PeterStone
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Not sure on the size, but with little persuasion and a small screwdriver you can snap the tapper proof centre prong off. Therefore making it a standard Torx, which can be found in any cheap screwdiver/ratchet set.
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I just got a cheapie torx/security torx set for about 3 quid from a hardware store. One of them fitted a treat.

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