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Old 05-29-2007, 05:30 AM
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Engine Teardown trouble
if anybody has done this before i need to know what kind of socket that gets the damn main caps off so i can pull the crank shaft if anybody knows this, THANK YOU in advance
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They would be either e-torx or 12-point. Do you have a picture?
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Old 05-29-2007, 07:54 AM
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They are e-torx.

I am thinking E14 or E16.

Measure and check this page

http://www.wihatools.com/torxspec.htm
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Slinky. Why you tearing down the block?
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Old 05-29-2007, 10:42 AM
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cauce im having it hot tanked before i rebuild everything im not half assing rebuilding this engine mine as well do it right the first time
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Old 05-29-2007, 10:42 AM
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cauce im having it hot tanked before i rebuild everything im not half assing rebuilding this engine mine as well do it right the first time
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Old 05-29-2007, 12:51 PM
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anybody know where i can find this socket the idiots at autozone as usual have no idea what im talking about
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Old 05-29-2007, 02:31 PM
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They're also called "External Torx" Or E-Torx that Eng92 made...just to simplify for the people at "Dangerzone"
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Old 05-30-2007, 10:31 AM
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When I ordered mine, it was called a 10mm female torx
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Old 02-28-2009, 03:47 PM
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Well what is the answer.. what is it im in the same boat I dont know what i need plz help
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Old 02-28-2009, 03:53 PM
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External Torx. Craftsman carries a set in most Sears stores, Advance has the set I bought in stock by Gearwrench, PN: 80582
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Old 02-28-2009, 04:20 PM
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any idea what size? i would rather buy 1 I wont be needing the rest of them
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also I cannot start a new thread
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I can't help you on the size, however, if you're this far into a motor, I'm assuming that either automotive mechanics is either a hobby you really enjoy or you are doing it out of necessity to keep your car running. In either case, these type of fasteners are becoming more and more popular and buying tools now wouldn't be a bad idea. Tools are a great investment. Just as a for instance, my 1988 Jeep has E-torx for the brake caliper pins. Go figure.

PS Of course, I am addicted to tools and spend almost as much on them as my cars, so maybe you shouldn't take my advice
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Old 02-28-2009, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by timbrooks77
also I cannot start a new thread
It's because you're a newb. If you read the FAQ, you'd know this.

Use the newbie thread, don't bump old threads.

Also no reason to bump a two year old thread here. You obviously searched, just not well enough:
http://forums.maxima.org/all-motor/5...-vq-studs.html
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