How to find driver for these bolts?

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04-16-2012, 10:12 AM

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Those are torx bolts (reverse torx). Sockets can be found virtually anywhere. Very common fastener.

sometimes you may be able to use 12pt sockets, if you dont have the reverse torx.

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04-16-2012, 10:24 AM

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Haha....forgot to click "attach that picture".....

They are also called "e-torx", as in "external torx."

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04-16-2012, 10:28 AM

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Canada? I live in San Francisco, California. You can barely see houses like this...

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04-16-2012, 12:24 PM

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sometimes you may be able to use 12pt sockets, if you dont have the reverse torx.

I tried...almost break the bolt....

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04-16-2012, 12:26 PM

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Just use the search phrase "torx sockets"

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04-16-2012, 03:05 PM

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Just use the search phrase "torx sockets"

Thanks. Turns out there are plenty on eBay....

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04-16-2012, 03:42 PM

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get from dealer. they use these on the E90. I did a change on several parts of E90 and to take the valve cover off there were 16 of these. BMW recommends replacing each time you take on/off because they're aluminum but I reused them on that repair and picked up a few spares. There is a special spacer on those. Pay attention to the torque specs or you'll be tapping into the bolt and reversing it out! that sucks.

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04-17-2012, 10:42 AM

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