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torx bolts
« on: 08 May 2010, 16:59:37 »

been looking on the net for some replacement external torx headed bolts/set screws but cannot find a supplier any where  are they only available from vauxhall
can find plenty or internal torx bolts/set screws but no external ones
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Re: torx bolts
« Reply #1 on: 08 May 2010, 17:18:47 »

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Re: torx bolts
« Reply #2 on: 08 May 2010, 17:24:08 »

also try europarts  :y
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Re: torx bolts
« Reply #3 on: 08 May 2010, 18:21:39 »

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http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=143066

that's for the sockets have them want the actual bolts
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Re: torx bolts
« Reply #4 on: 08 May 2010, 18:55:08 »

Coul you not use normal bolts bud,lot better than the crappy torx bolts i reckon. :y
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Re: torx bolts
« Reply #5 on: 08 May 2010, 19:27:38 »

originalty dictates torx bolts :y
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Re: torx bolts
« Reply #6 on: 08 May 2010, 19:35:49 »

Have you looked on ebay. I've just been looking at loads of sizes :y
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Re: torx bolts
« Reply #7 on: 08 May 2010, 20:01:50 »

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Have you looked on ebay. I've just been looking at loads of sizes :y

any links all i can find are internal torx bolts
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Re: torx bolts
« Reply #8 on: 08 May 2010, 20:05:06 »

What sizes?
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Re: torx bolts
« Reply #9 on: 08 May 2010, 20:52:58 »

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Have you looked on ebay. I've just been looking at loads of sizes :y

any links all i can find are internal torx bolts

Sorry mate, it was internal that i was looking at :-[

I think the head size is E12 & M6 X what ever length you need :-/
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Re: torx bolts
« Reply #10 on: 08 May 2010, 20:54:28 »

Had a thought, any scrap yards near you. Get them for free ;)
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Re: torx bolts
« Reply #11 on: 08 May 2010, 20:58:18 »

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What sizes?


m6x30
m6x15
m6x10
m8x30
m8x15
m8x10
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Re: torx bolts
« Reply #12 on: 08 May 2010, 21:49:05 »

The guys that brake cars on here should be able to help you out.

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Re: torx bolts
« Reply #13 on: 08 May 2010, 22:00:09 »

that's the problem very fussy customer wants every nut bolt washer gasket oil seal replaced with new ones.
nuts and washers gaskets and oil seals are not a problem
the bolts are proving to be a pain in the !!!!
still it's his money not mine lol
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