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[Markie]

Does anyone know if Halfords or similar sell individual torx sockets. I know they sell individual sockets  :-/

Sat at work here - after a trip to vx before i started to get water pump and thermostat bolts - and i have just realised i lost my e10 at the weekend  

Machine mart want me to buy a whole set - not a chance Mr Mart ! and theres no time to get an individual one from ebay as i am off from Thursday to get it completed.

I cant use a spanner or similar as i need to torque the bolts....

[Marks DTM Calib]

Yes they do....not cheap though....

[Craig_R]

I got my E10 Torx female socket for 3 pounds from a local garage supplier i think they are called Allparts Automotive

I think the female socket was draper or something

Craig

[Markie]

Yes they do....not cheap though....

nothing ever is in there but needs must   cheaper than buying a whole new set from 'mart  :-/

[hotel21]

pm pending....

[hotel21]

Job done....

[Markie]

Big thanks to Hotel21 here folks.....the forum strikes again  

Broocie has just solved all my short term issues by taking the time out to wrap, address go out to the post office and post first class the socket i so desire.

Ii owe you one Broocie  

[JamesV6CDX]

Good man Broccie

Markie, sockets are £3.50 each from halfrauds... they do individual torx...

[Markie]

Good man Broccie

Markie, sockets are £3.50 each from halfrauds... they do individual torx...

had wife check after M DTM said they did them albeit expensive - local one didnt have any - but it is small  :-/ Thanks for the heads up - will try a bigger branch  

[sounds2k]

dunno if it's the same elsewhere but my local Halfrauds sell individual torx sockets ... well some ... sadly not including the one I have missing!! (E11) ... they do E8, 10, 12 etc. though  )

[jonny2112]

My set only goes up to E18 and I need an E20 for the crank! Halfords don't do any larger than 16 iirc but have sourced a single socket (rather than another set) at a local factors. Going for it tomoorrow, but it is expensive at £4.50, although it is quite large and probably not too common.

[Markjay]

You should always use the right tools for the job, but if you do get into a tight spot then I found that you can use standard 12-point sockets on Torx bolts.

I would only do that if the bolt is reasonably small and the torque is not too high, and ensure there is a good fit.

This is how I tightened all the 8NM bolts on the cam covers and throttle body – due to bad planning and lack of foresight, my Torx socket set is 3/8” drive while the 5-25NM torque wrench is 1/4” drive…



Now go on, cast the first stone…  

[Markjay]

..and Well Done to Hotel21 for his help!  

[TheBoy]

You should always use the right tools for the job, but if you do get into a tight spot then I found that you can use standard 12-point sockets on Torx bolts.

I would only do that if the bolt is reasonably small and the torque is not too high, and ensure there is a good fit.

This is how I tightened all the 8NM bolts on the cam covers and throttle body – due to bad planning and lack of foresight, my Torx socket set is 3/8” drive while the 5-25NM torque wrench is 1/4” drive…



Now go on, cast the first stone…  

Wouldn't fancy turning crank over without the proper torx!

[Markjay]

You should always use the right tools for the job, but if you do get into a tight spot then I found that you can use standard 12-point sockets on Torx bolts.

I would only do that if the bolt is reasonably small and the torque is not too high, and ensure there is a good fit.

This is how I tightened all the 8NM bolts on the cam covers and throttle body – due to bad planning and lack of foresight, my Torx socket set is 3/8” drive while the 5-25NM torque wrench is 1/4” drive…



Now go on, cast the first stone…  

Wouldn't fancy turning crank over without the proper torx!

Ah, that's where the locking pliers come in handy!