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What size torx socket to take apart the optispark?

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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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What size torx socket to take apart the optispark?

What the title says.
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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Re: What size torx socket to take apart the optispark?

i had to get one made from snap on, because i checked about 6 stores and couldnt find it, so it costed me a little more than 30 with shipping, and i can sell you mine if you want it because im going to sell my camaro

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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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The outside screws are E4 Torx. Many places sell the socket.
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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Re: What size torx socket to take apart the optispark?

just learned today to take off the screws on top of the throttle body, turn them over and voioa you have the right tool to take them off. hope this helps.
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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Re: What size torx socket to take apart the optispark?

Originally Posted by jldak318
just learned today to take off the screws on top of the throttle body, turn them over and voioa you have the right tool to take them off. hope this helps.
Once you have the screw how are you turning it into the tool?
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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Re: What size torx socket to take apart the optispark?

use some pliers to hold on to them
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Re: What size torx socket to take apart the optispark?

If that's the case, then why not just pick up a torx screw from a hardware store, and just make a driver out of it, instead of damaging the threads on one of your TB screws.
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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Re: What size torx socket to take apart the optispark?

Originally Posted by jldak318
just learned today to take off the screws on top of the throttle body, turn them over and voioa you have the right tool to take them off. hope this helps.
Use a pair of vise grips on the very end of the screw, but be careful so you can reuse the screw.

The other option is getting a E4 socket from Snap-On, Mac, you might be able to special order one from Sears.
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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Re: What size torx socket to take apart the optispark?

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Use a pair of vise grips on the very end of the screw, but be careful so you can reuse the screw.

The other option is getting a E4 socket from Snap-On, Mac, you might be able to special order one from Sears.
>I got my socket from a Snap On truck parked at a garage selling to the local mechanics. He was happy to sell to me.
But as stated above I'm sure Craftsman makes one by now.
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 05:36 AM
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Re: What size torx socket to take apart the optispark?

Before I invested in the correct socket, I used a 'double nut' on the TB cover screw.. [no damaged threads, and you can use a socket, or nut driver, on the nut.. ]
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 08:20 AM
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Re: What size torx socket to take apart the optispark?

Originally Posted by Mtrhds94Z
Before I invested in the correct socket, I used a 'double nut' on the TB cover screw.. [no damaged threads, and you can use a socket, or nut driver, on the nut.. ]

This sounds good as to not ruin the screw.
Thanks
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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Re: What size torx socket to take apart the optispark?

Lisle Tools used to make a deep E4 socket that works perfect for $8, but discontinued it. You might be able to still find it at auto parts stores that carry their brand, Murrays, CarQuest, etc.
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...646536?ie=UTF8

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis27490.html
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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Hey man, just take a trip down to your local hardware store and buy yourself a set of torx drivers, they are not expensive.
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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After looking in Lisle's catalog, they do have it. Couldn't find it earlier, oh well.



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