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Torx bolt size
JacksAvon - 17/2/16 at 05:34 PM

Dear collective brain,

before I go splashing the cash around in Halfords....does anyone know the size of the
Torx bolt on the induction side in an 1800 Zetec block.


Thanks


loggyboy - 17/2/16 at 06:20 PM

Cheap and cheerful solution.
Ive had a set of these for years, only ever broke one trying to do sierra driveshaft bolts.
"yatoolya" Silverline Hex, Torx & Spline Bit Set 40pce 881641


Doctor Derek Doctors - 17/2/16 at 08:09 PM

I have found the Halfords pro' Torx sockets to be utter rubbish, they just keep breaking. I would (and have) gone elsewhere for decent Torx drive now. Off as all the other Halfords pro' tools are great.


britishtrident - 17/2/16 at 10:15 PM

B&Q sell fairly decent quality 3/8" sets at a decent price I have been using them for years and never had one break or slip, I even occasionally use them for normal hex Allen button head screws without trouble.

In addition Siverline or Bergen brands are also generally fine and very good value --- Bergen can be found at very good prices on eBay or Amazon.


JacksAvon - 17/2/16 at 10:18 PM

Thanks chaps


nick205 - 18/2/16 at 08:36 AM

Can't help with bolt sizes, but having been servicing VAG cars for a few years I can recommend (as above) the purchase of decent drivers/bits as tools. The crap/cheap ones are prone to shearing off leaving a piece in the hole, which I have had to remove using a kids magnet


NigeEss - 18/2/16 at 09:19 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Doctor Derek Doctors
I have found the Halfords pro' Torx sockets to be utter rubbish, they just keep breaking. I would (and have) gone elsewhere for decent Torx drive now. Off as all the other Halfords pro' tools are great.


Interesting, I've two sets, one at home and one in the van, never broken one yet.