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You might check your local tool or hardware stores to see if they sell just the E12 you need because it is unlikely you will ever use the others.
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You might check your local tool or hardware stores to see if they sell just the E12 you need because it is unlikely you will ever use the others.
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I am going to need to remove my front seats soon to install a harnes bar and harness mounts. I remember looking at the back ones and not recongnizing the pattern that might be torx. What is it? My car is a 2004 C4S.
TIA
Steve
I bought the new quick release BK fire extinguisher with 996 bracket. Which seat is the best application? driver's or passenger's side? My wife hates seeing it and I am tall so it would not bother me a bit if it were under my calves?
Steve
Unless your seat rail bolts are really tight .... then it merely turns off the Torx surfaces, and you have a REAL problem getting it out after that.
Ask me how I know.
In a pinch you can try a 3/8" socket. I find that 3/8" is a better fit than a metric socket.
If the bolts are really tight then you will need the E12 torx because the normal socket can eat up the head of the bolt.
Totally concur! There is no such thing as "in a pinch"
when you are working on a car. Half @ss jobs will always lead to more work for you than if you just did it right the first time with the CORRECT tools.
Now I see the correct tool. I do not think I own one of those. Are they commonly found in hardware stores or should I go to an automotive specific shop?
Steve
Sears sells a set made by Lisle for $20. I have this set and it is good quality. You might check your local tool or hardware stores to see if they sell just the E12 you need because it is unlikely you will ever use the others.
Your right you could destroy the head if your not seated properly on the bolt, but really since your taking them out your replaceing them since they are torque to yield faseners and porsceh recomneds replacement once removed right
I know there no such "thing" as in a pinch and you should have the right tools for the job but that doesnt always happen, especialy with alot of doit yourself guys who dont have the porsche tool to do the job "right"
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