JHZR2
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Torx time. Hazet, Stahlwille and Felo.
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Norton Hard Arkansas triangle stone.
Amazing what they get for these thing
Amazing what they get for these thing
Tesla products
If you wanted to cover all of the Torx fastener variations, how many different socket sets would you have to buy?
Got these yesterday, 6pcs. hose pinch-off pliers. Doing some coolant hose repair and one line has 3 hoses teed off of it. Don't want to have coolant spilling out all over the place. Glass reinforced nylon and especially need the 90° ones for a tight fit area. Pretty nice for $16 on Amazon.
I am not sure. But offhand, I can think of these:
Torx
Torx Plus
External Torx
External Torx Plus
External Torx Plus Low Profile
EPR Torx
https://www.semblex.com/en/technologies/additional-fasteners/external-torx-plus-low-profile-head/
Does this set cover most of what you need ?
https://www.amazon.com/Capri-Tools-...-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
https://capritools.com/shop/master-...KpAAkQPG6N9nKNsGg97m2wiHY5BWRcf-CVkBF5CWC2Qw3
Looks like it is missing External Torx Plus.
Also just remembered Tamperproof Torx and Tamperproof Torx Plus.
I have had that set for 6 years almost and it is a good set, it gets used a lot and I never had to warranty anything. If you find you need External Torx Plus or EPR later then just buy a add on set but so far I have not needed them and probably never will. It does include a T70 which anyone working on Subaru will appreciate.
Its worked well for me also!
Get the Vise Grip style, too. HF offers a set that works fine, although the current offering appears to be black and silver and mine are older (all silver)
https://www.harborfreight.com/radiator-hose-pinch-off-pliers-99704.html
Get a couple. You'll be glad you did
Wilde 408 and 409 snap ring pliers
In my effort to tool up on bearing splitters, Sunex 57SB4. I like the somewhat odd shape vs more conventional designs and can see where this could be useful at times.
I got the Sunex from Zoro with a code. Again, it was only a couple bucks under the next lowest price but when I'm not in a rush I'll save $2 if I can save $2.....
In my effort to tool up on bearing splitters, Sunex 57SB4. I like the somewhat odd shape vs more conventional designs and can see where this could be useful at times.
I got the Sunex from Zoro with a code. Again, it was only a couple bucks under the next lowest price but when I'm not in a rush I'll save $2 if I can save $2.....
$1.00 per socket for that 60pc Capri Torx set strikes me as a major bargain. I just ordered one (before the big price increase takes effect).
Good memory, and that is why I purchased but I already had that CAD back together.
I'm very skeptical the placement of this indent is appropriate for what I was dealing with. My problem ring was right up against the shaft and actually inset some in its groove ‐‐ not sloppy like a traditional CV ring that is meant to compress and then "spring open" inside the transaxle.
All that to say you need to grab my problem ring with the edge or tip of whatever jaws you're using. I seriously considered modifying an SK set with a center cutting end mill in my Bridgeport, but ultimately got the job done and moved on (time, time, no time)
But in the end it appears I'm just an idiot and shoulda used an awl in that situation. I'm off to lick some windows......
However the Wildes seem nice and are relatively affordable so I don't mind having them in my arsenal (shrug).
Man there are very few manufacturers making EPR right now. The UK gets Laser which appears identical to CTA.
As these "newer" vehicles age out hopefully we'll see more competition in the market. Would be cool to see players like Tekton, Capri and even HF.
Even if you refuse Chinese tools I think competition is good for the consumer.
As these "newer" vehicles age out hopefully we'll see more competition in the market. Would be cool to see players like Tekton, Capri and even HF.
Even if you refuse Chinese tools I think competition is good for the consumer.
