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bolt head type
« on: 14 April 2009, 01:24:32 »
Need to tighten the turbo head shield cover as its loose and rattling.
What type of bolt head is this please.... ?
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Re: bolt head type
« Reply #1 on: 14 April 2009, 01:42:35 »
Thats a Torx mate!

So you will need a female socket!  :y
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Re: bolt head type
« Reply #2 on: 14 April 2009, 01:42:44 »
Torx
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Re: bolt head type
« Reply #3 on: 14 April 2009, 08:15:19 »
Probably an E12
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Re: bolt head type
« Reply #4 on: 14 April 2009, 09:26:39 »
aha  - thanks - i thought torx was only the other way eg make into fem.

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Re: bolt head type
« Reply #5 on: 14 April 2009, 11:09:11 »
There are both types in Torx, you may even get away with an ordinary socket, just be careful.  :y
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