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Title: Sockets and bolts
Post by: Omega paul on 03 May 2011, 19:58:02

Hi help needed wot sockets fit the bolts in the engine bay and the rest of the car as they are like upside down star keys .? my sockets do not fit and can you buy them? Thanks

Title: Re: Sockets and bolts
Post by: albitz on 03 May 2011, 19:59:16

Torx sockets.

Title: Re: Sockets and bolts
Post by: Andy B on 03 May 2011, 20:00:11

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Hi help needed wot sockets fit the bolts in the engine bay and the rest of the car as they are like upside down star keys .? my sockets do not fit and can you buy them? Thanks

They are Torx. As you can see, they come as male & female. Halfords have a reasonable selection as do Machine Mart.

Title: Re: Sockets and bolts
Post by: RobG on 03 May 2011, 20:01:16

Like these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEWSOME-T-%26-E-MALE-%26-FEMALE-TORX-1%2f2%22-SOCKET-%26-BIT-SET_W0QQitemZ290413994123QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=229478371743&rvr_id=229478371743&cguid=a7267d8b12f0a47a24449554ffbe7c9d#vi-desc

Title: Re: Sockets and bolts
Post by: albitz on 03 May 2011, 20:02:36

I used to have a reasonable selection myself. ::) :D

Title: Re: Sockets and bolts
Post by: rob in gib on 03 May 2011, 20:05:47

This is the sort of thing you are looking for

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/pro151-29-pce-metric-socket-set/path/socket-sets-sockets-tool-sets

HTH
Rob

edit  must type faster

Title: Re: Sockets and bolts
Post by: RobG on 03 May 2011, 20:07:52

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I used to have a reasonable selection myself. ::) :D

......and a 3/8" socket wrench 8-)

Title: Re: Sockets and bolts
Post by: Omega paul on 03 May 2011, 20:59:31

Thanks chaps of to the shops