Torx bits!!!!

Au2falcons · 02-05-2007, 07:01 PM

Well i've picked up a momo wheel for the AU, bought a set of torx bits to do the job and realised Ford had to be special and use a five sided pattern over the readily available six sided pattern.

Any ideas where to buy the five sided torx bits?

Cheers

Adrian.

302XLS · 02-05-2007, 07:03 PM

repco???

mattp · 02-05-2007, 07:16 PM

A bunch of people on here have gotten them off ebay. You can buy a set of 11 I think it is for ~$50, which is what I did. Ford sell them individually for about $60 each.

bodes-sh · 02-05-2007, 07:48 PM

GK found a set, i think it was from ford, he has a picture of it somewhere on here, can't remember where tho

FGII-XR6 · 02-05-2007, 07:53 PM

most speciality tool places have them it is called a 30 IPR torx plus bit. You won't find them at supercrap ripco or other normal auto parts places

flathead 276 · 02-05-2007, 07:54 PM

Gasweld sell them, had to order mine. $45.00 for the set, hope this helps.

howesy · 02-05-2007, 07:58 PM

I got mine off the shelf at Bursons.

Au2falcons · 02-05-2007, 08:09 PM

Ok i'll try gasweld.....maybe glenfords may have them too

I don't think we have bursons in sydney

howesy · 02-05-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Au2falcons

Ok i'll try gasweld.....maybe glenfords may have them too

I don't think we have bursons in sydney

Are you kidding, Bursons took over coventry they are at campbelltown, liverpool, Penrith, Smithfield, seven hills and 9 other NSW locations.

Au2falcons · 02-05-2007, 09:15 PM

well there you go....that's how much i know

i'll try hunt them down in penrith

howesy · 02-05-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Au2falcons

well there you go....that's how much i know

i'll try hunt them down in penrith

On Batt st about 100mtrs up from dick smith on the right. They took over the spare parts that was there. ust tell them your after the 5 point security torx bits for steering wheels.

Au2falcons · 02-05-2007, 09:37 PM

ahhhh....autopro used to be there.....good stuff....I was there this afternoon picked up the six sided ones from dick smith

Cheers

HLC · 02-05-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Au2falcons

Ok i'll try gasweld.....maybe glenfords may have them too

I don't think we have bursons in sydney

there is one at kings park. i saw it last night. had no idea it was even there.

howesy · 02-05-2007, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Au2falcons

ahhhh....autopro used to be there.....good stuff....I was there this afternoon picked up the six sided ones from dick smith

Cheers

They usually keep them in stock but if you have no luck I will be in Penrith tomorrow and mine live in the back of the ute. Live up Mountains so always in Penrith.

Au2falcons · 03-05-2007, 06:57 PM

Ok got the torx bits!!!! Thank's for everyones help!

I've removed the airbag, now I need to get myself a wheel puller because my old wheel is well & truly stuck!

LOWAU · 03-05-2007, 07:08 PM

Don't worry about the wheel puller just a gentle whack with a hammer or pull it off, just make sure you don't pull the wheel into your face, haha.

howesy · 03-05-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Au2falcons

Ok got the torx bits!!!! Thank's for everyones help!

I've removed the airbag, now I need to get myself a wheel puller because my old wheel is well & truly stuck!

Move the seat right back put your feet on the fire wall underneath the pedals and use your legs arms and back and pull till you think your about to pop a valve or s@#t ya pants and then work it back and forth in turn on each side. As you wiggle it the whole column will flex and after a few seconds of rigorous work it will let go and you will have a good story to tell about the fat lip if your not ready for it.

FGII-XR6 · 03-05-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by howesy

Move the seat right back put your feet on the fire wall underneath the pedals and use your legs arms and back and pull till you think your about to pop a valve or s@#t ya pants and then work it back and forth in turn on each side. As you wiggle it the whole column will flex and after a few seconds of rigorous work it will let go and you will have a good story to tell about the fat lip if your not ready for it.

to stop the fat lip leave the bolt in a few turns and it can take 10 or 15 min of wriggling to get it if it's stuck well but it will come after you swear at it a lot

Au2falcons · 03-05-2007, 09:20 PM

I'm fuming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's stuck on so well that i've destroyed the wheel puller!!!

Why is it everytime i try and change something on this car it winds up going back to the way it was!

private9 · 03-05-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Au2falcons

I'm fuming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's stuck on so well that i've destroyed the wheel puller!!!

Why is it everytime i try and change something on this car it winds up going back to the way it was!

Smash it with a hammer. You know you want to!

JC · 04-05-2007, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Au2falcons

I'm fuming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's stuck on so well that i've destroyed the wheel puller!!!

Why is it everytime i try and change something on this car it winds up going back to the way it was!

You don't need a wheel puller - just eat more wheaties. Check Howesy's post - that's the way to do it (but definitely keep the nut on a few turns so the wheel doesn't hit you in the face - it hurts)

Au2falcons · 04-05-2007, 07:32 AM

Well...i've spend another hour this morning trying to wriggle it off with no success. This shouldn't take four hours!!!!!!

Wheeties ain't gonna help.....i've got a dodgy back & my hands are kinda screwed, been like that since a little kid but i've always managed to get things done. But this time it's beyond me, my hands a heavily blistered now so can't do anymore. I'll have a word with my local mechanic and try and get him to have a go.

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Cheers,

Adrian.

howesy · 04-05-2007, 08:09 AM

Don't let the mechanic hit the shaft with a hammer though. the shock can go through and do damage. Brute force is whats required. Once the seal has been cracked it wont be a drama to get back off so if you want to meet up in Penrith give us a yell take 5 mins, I reckon it will come.

**Mechan1k** · 04-05-2007, 08:15 AM

Done worry ... mine too takes to get off ... with a rubber mallet and a wheel puller ... and a lot of forceful wriggling. Took just over an hour to 2 it with 2 people.

Some vehicles are easier than others ... mine was right pain.

lostdude · 04-05-2007, 11:22 AM

yeap mine was on ultra tight as well,,
first you have to power up..... :SaiyanSmi
then you crank up the :dj:
then you put both hands on the wheel and shake, pull, rock, jump around in one swift motion

:

: and it should come off after 20 minutes of effort just about when your thinking its never going to come off.

Au2falcons · 04-05-2007, 01:43 PM

Hmmmmm......well the biggest problem is that my hands can't handle 15-20 minutes of constant wriggling..........they don't even last 2 minutes.

I'll book it in next week.

Au2falcons · 16-06-2007, 03:10 PM

Ok just an update....The wheel is on!!!!!

I never found the time to book it in somewhere to get it done. So today I had another go, fitted the wheel puller, gave the wheel a few taps with a hammer from the rear. Then 2-3 wriggles & off it came.

The momo is so comfy and gives you something chunky to grab onto.

If anyone has been thinking about getting one I say don't wait, there are still some left on ebay.

Thanks for all your help.

Cheers,

Adrian.

GK · 16-06-2007, 03:18 PM

Glad you got finally got the wheel on.

GK

**Mechan1k** · 16-06-2007, 07:47 PM

Just goes to show how crap the standard wheel really is.

Well done on getting the new one on ... much better to drive with the Momo.