What kind of torx tool needed for E36 tranny bellhousing?

[rosphill]

I need to separate my Getrag 250 from the M50 engine.
Can someone show me a link to the type of Torx sockets/bits needed for this?
It looks like I need M6, M8, M10, M12 sizes.
Is it the inverted Torx that I need?
I can't find anything that looks right that has the range of sizes.
Thx

[matt]

It's inverted torx. The $20 one from Sears is fine.

[rosphill]

Ok,
That's the one I shall get then.
Thanks much for the info!

[erik325i]

The sizes you need are E10, E12, and E14.

[e30s50dan]

they have them at Autozone too cheaper!!

[sharky]

Yep got mine at vatozone, not super cheap but cheaper than sears. How many times are you going to seperate this part anyhow? plus stripping the heads are very difficult so a cheaper piece is just fine for this situation.

[RoadHazard]

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...CAT040_pg2.htm

[Farbin Kaiber]

If you want to be a cheap ass, you can get a whole set of them for 8 bucks at Harbor Freight, but I always suggest quality tools.

[e30e]

If you want to be a cheap ass, you can get a whole set of them for 8 bucks at Harbor Freight, but I always suggest quality tools.

These work very well and actually hold up decently.

[rosphill]

Only just separating the engine/tranny so don't think these sockets are going to see heavy use. Will check Autozone today and see if they have them.
I like harbor freight, but you have to be careful some of their tools are cheapass. Wanting a metric tap and die set, but I noticed the ones at harbor freight are all less than $60 and look like fake kids tools...

[7pilot]

Torx always seem to have a bit of a sloppy fit.
So just in case, make sure you have a pair of genuine "vise Grips" size 10R to get you out of any potential strippings.

m

[brokenbimmer533]

I managed with a an assortment of 12 pt sockets. Definitely not recommend but doable.

[F34R]

Get something that you can have on hand later.

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&node=553336&keywords=torx+female+sockets&tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=3835874201&ref=pd_sl_42icgbrh45_b

I would get the Neiko set, couple bucks more and you get 24 more bits.

[e30s50dan]

i hammer the socket on to get a good fit then turn slowly..when i bought mine,i thought the same(how many times will i use these),but im on my 4th engine/trans..Got me a S50!!!!!!