"Cé hé sin" (michael-m-mouse)
05/14/2018 at 17:29 • Filed to: Smart, Torx
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"Cé hé sin" (michael-m-mouse)
05/14/2018 at 17:29 • Filed to: Smart, Torx | 3
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If you need to take bits off your Smart, you’ll be needing Torx screwdrivers in many different sizes because they’re used throughout. This would include changing the lower set of plugs (because twin spark) because the bumper and the bar behind it have to come off and they’re held on by dozens (well, quite a lot) of Torx fastenings.
If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
> Cé hé sin
05/14/2018 at 17:50 |
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Mine uses a combination of torx and hex head, but for the most part only two sizes of each. It’s pretty convenient, if a 10mm socket doesn’t remove your part a 13mm will do it.
daender
> Cé hé sin
05/14/2018 at 18:02 |
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So, replace torx bits with hext bolts?
diplodicus forgot his password
> If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
05/14/2018 at 19:37 |
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If you get deep inside the engines you’ll also find external torx.
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If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
> diplodicus forgot his password
05/14/2018 at 19:56 |
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Hopefully I’ll never have to do that.
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> Cé hé sin
05/14/2018 at 21:33 |
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Taking apart an iMac also involves lots of Torx in lots of different sizes. I have a whole set of Torx from T3 to T30. I like to use a tackle box like these as I take screws out to keep them organized by size. If I’m using interchangeable bits I’ll just put the Torx bit in the compartment with whatever size screws match it.
Mercedes Streeter
> Cé hé sin
05/15/2018 at 00:14 |
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A lot of smart owners in the US replace the torx bolts with Phillips equivalents. The Torx bolts have a tendency to rust, anyway.
I take it a step further and I’ve replaced every plastic rivet with zip ties.
duurtlang
> Mercedes Streeter
05/15/2018 at 03:11 |
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in the US replace the torx bolts with Phillips equivalents
That seems a bit... counter intuitive? If they rust, sure you should replace them. But in my experience a Torx head is much less likely to wear than a Phillips head, assuming the same metal quality.