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Old 11-19-2009, 03:57 PM
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Default Tool source? E (external) Torx in size E12

Ok, many of the bolts on the Pepper are the external torx type, the 2 I am trying to get out are the ones that hold the bottom of the engine torque arm bracket on, the bracket that has to be removed to get that 1 spark plug coil off. The E-torx socket set I have (Craftsman) is too big diameter wise to fit all the way down the hole to grab the bolt head. I'm trying to find a deep E12, preferably in 3/8" drive. The 1/4" drive sets are available but they only go up to E10. I've done more Google searches than I care to and the only thing I can find are these cheap Taiwan set.

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I've ordered a set but I would like to find a quality set for long term. I've even looked for Snap-On, KD, S-K ect but none of them seem to make them. Has anyone found a quality set?

Edit: the cheap set came today, it has the full set from E6 (I think) up to E16. They worked fine but I will keep looking for a quality set.
BTW, the top 2 bolts were E12's, the bottom 2 (recessed) are E10's. Don't think it was the cause of not getting them out no short 3/8 socket would fit down there.

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Old 11-19-2009, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 993BillW

I've ordered a set but I would like to find a quality set for long term. I've even looked for Snap-On, KD, S-K ect but none of them seem to make them. Has anyone found a quality set?
Hazet. If it's needed for a German car, they'll make it. Look on Samstagtools.com. If they don't have it, Hazet has an online catalog somewhere.
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Thanks. FYI it's SamstagSales.com. I looked but only found the swivel sockets (for BMW transmissions). I'll keep looking.
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I found a used set of snap on's on ebay.
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Try Beta tools:

http://www.procarestores.com/product...alog/index.php
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Thanks. Found the socket I need (920FTX/L size 12) but there's no way to order from the site. I guess I'll have to call. Thanks again.

Long Torx socket

Full Set

Those tools are not cheap.....

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I got my set at Grainger. In stock locally.
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Originally Posted by 993BillW
Thanks. Found the socket I need (920FTX/L size 12) but there's no way to order from the site. I guess I'll have to call. Thanks again.

Long Torx socket

Full Set

Those tools are not cheap.....
IIRC, they moved from CO to CA last year.

FWIW, I can't imagine working on my son's karts without Beta tools, they were a lifesaver.
After years of use, they were still in excellent shape.
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Originally Posted by khmcpa
I got my set at Grainger. In stock locally.
Thanks. No way I'm spending $200 on 6 - 7 (small) sockets.



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