Tool Question....

Shipkiller · 01-23-2011, 04:49 PM

I don't have a set of the following socket or specialty tools and don't know the name of them.

It looks like a male torx bolt. Not a female (recessed) spline/torx bolt head but a male ... I think it's like what is on the exhaust system.

If I explained that properly, what are they called.

pokeybritches · 01-23-2011, 05:19 PM

What you're describing sounds like an external torx.

Edit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torx

Shipkiller · 01-23-2011, 05:25 PM

I think so too.

I went to a bunch of tool sites but did not find anything that really looked like an external torx. I finally went to McMaster-Car and they have them....

I may be pulling off the exhaust to do some measurements for a project... I want the proper tool for the job.

Shipkiller · 01-23-2011, 05:39 PM

Found them cheaper at Sears...

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00934570000P

Caddyshk · 01-23-2011, 05:40 PM

What's this project all about?

Shipkiller · 01-23-2011, 05:42 PM

Just an idea at this time...

pokeybritches · 01-23-2011, 05:45 PM

If I remember correctly, starter removal requires an external torx socket. I may pick up a set as well.

wrh3 · 01-23-2011, 05:48 PM

You can find them at most of the McParts stores too, I think I bought mine at AutoZone or Oreillys with a lifetime warranty.

Caddyshk · 01-23-2011, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shipkiller

Just an idea at this time...

Spit it out

ANILE8 · 01-23-2011, 06:09 PM

Excuse me as I am not normally a Nitpicker on a car forum, but the politically correct adjective for this Torx tool is internal/external rather than male/female.

Shipkiller · 01-23-2011, 06:23 PM

I am NOT politically correct.........

Caddyshk · 01-23-2011, 06:27 PM

Finnegan · 01-23-2011, 08:43 PM

Yah mean it's not "innie" or "outie"?

Yeah, silly, but it's been a long day....

Rick Hunter · 01-23-2011, 08:52 PM

I think y'all are a bunch of tools.

... myself included

BTM · 01-23-2011, 08:57 PM

pickup a torx socket set. Ran into this on my steering rack on my 335. bought the set at Sears

scottyD · 01-24-2011, 11:12 AM

I bought this 35 piece torx bit set on Amazon. Works for me. I'll probably never need to buy another torx tool again.

http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-35-Piece...5888999&sr=8-7

They have both the male torx bits (normal & tamperproof), and the female torx sockets.

imz4n · 01-24-2011, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shipkiller

I am NOT politically correct.........

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Hunter

I think y'all are a bunch of tools.

... myself included

I was thinking that we were the monkey's behind the tools.

Shipkiller · 01-24-2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyD

I bought this 35 piece torx bit set on Amazon. Works for me. I'll probably never need to buy another torx tool again.

http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-35-Piece...5888999&sr=8-7

They have both the male torx bits (normal & tamperproof), and the female torx sockets.

I saw that set on Amazon last night and almost bought it..
Still investigating...

bdejong11129 · 01-25-2011, 05:38 PM

Bought mine (E-Torx) at harbor freight. The sizes on the Z4 are limited so a 35 piece kit is overkill. I think I paid like 10.00 for a set of ten and I have been able to do all the work on the Z4 and my E34.

I have a set of these:
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece...set-65680.html

And the matching sockets which I cannot find on the site but they have them all the time at the local store. Also a good 12pt socket can be used once the torque is broken or even to loosen them, just be carefull.

This tool was just plain funny....
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-to...set-93822.html

scottyD · 01-26-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdejong11129

The sizes on the Z4 are limited so a 35 piece kit is overkill.

Probably. Although between the Z4 and the wife's Jetta, I use the torx stuff often. It's nice to know I will probably never need to buy anything torx again and I'm hopefully set for life.

Caddyshk · 01-26-2011, 04:22 PM

Just picked up the JET Tool set - similar to Craftsman. $15.00.

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Shipkiller Colonel 187 Rep 2,138 Posts Drives: Me Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [8.33]	I think so too. I went to a bunch of tool sites but did not find anything that really looked like an external torx. I finally went to McMaster-Car and they have them.... I may be pulling off the exhaust to do some measurements for a project... I want the proper tool for the job.
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Shipkiller Colonel 187 Rep 2,138 Posts Drives: Me Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [8.33]	Found them cheaper at Sears... http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00934570000P
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bdejong11129 Private First Class 7 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 87 E30 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (0)	Bought mine (E-Torx) at harbor freight. The sizes on the Z4 are limited so a 35 piece kit is overkill. I think I paid like 10.00 for a set of ten and I have been able to do all the work on the Z4 and my E34. I have a set of these: http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece...set-65680.html And the matching sockets which I cannot find on the site but they have them all the time at the local store. Also a good 12pt socket can be used once the torque is broken or even to loosen them, just be carefull. This tool was just plain funny.... http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-to...set-93822.html
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