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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 04:15 AM
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what tool for intake bolts?

i put star tool that fit the torx heads but no way to get ratchet on them .do i need a special tool?
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 05:56 AM
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Re: what tool for intake bolts?

Get a torx bit that has a long hex shaft on it and you can slide a wrench over, I for get what size hex fits it, somethjing like a 10 or 12 mm....
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 06:38 AM
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Re: what tool for intake bolts?

These will make it a whole lot easier

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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 07:05 AM
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Re: what tool for intake bolts?

Those and a long extension work great.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 12:28 PM
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Re: what tool for intake bolts?

if you get a screwdriver torx bit a 1/4 socket i think should fit over it and toss and extension on it. Will save u buying new tools
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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Re: what tool for intake bolts?

just throw an extension on
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