Torx Screws, Which Are Fake

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Nov 19, 2009 | 04:02 PM

novafirebirdguy

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Torx Screws, Which Are Fake

Ok guys, so my vision isn't too good up close and I can't tell the difference from the fake and real screws on the door panel in Camaros, but already found a good pic on that. So are there any more fake screws? I'm mostly concerned with the trim panel around the rear defroster and cig lighter (on 82-89 camaros)
Thanks guys
Alex

Nov 19, 2009 | 04:05 PM

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Re: Torx Screws, Which Are Fake

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Originally Posted by novafirebirdguy

Real around the trim panels you're concerned with. Small magnet will reveal those fakers.

JamesC

Nov 19, 2009 | 04:33 PM

ShMaCk2004

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Re: Torx Screws, Which Are Fake

i ended up stripping the fakes lol, but it doesnt matter now that i swapped to the 4th gen dash

Nov 19, 2009 | 05:37 PM

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Re: Torx Screws, Which Are Fake

i agree with JamesC , a small magnet is a good helper . i was very frustrated with the same problem . i now use it all the time when working on the interior . good luck .