what is the torx bolt size that holds on cam pulley?

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  • robspeed325i
    E30 Addict
    • Oct 2008
    • 403

    #1

    what is the torx bolt size that holds on cam pulley?

    Tia :)


    here's a pic of the bastard:

    Last edited by robspeed325i; 11-16-2008, 12:40 PM.
  • kishg
    R3VLimited
    • Sep 2006
    • 2624

    #2
    T-50
    '12 F30 328i Sport Line
    '91 SpecE30 #523
    '00 Ford F-350 Dually Tow Vehicle

    BMWCCA #360858 NASA #
    128290

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    • robspeed325i
      E30 Addict
      • Oct 2008
      • 403

      #3
      T is a male tool, the female tools are "E"s. someone on tech said it was an E12 (12mm), someone else said E14 (14mm)...

      maybe i buy both... =p


      "E" torx socket tool:



      T-50 (aint gonna work):

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      • robspeed325i
        E30 Addict
        • Oct 2008
        • 403

        #4
        wtf!!?? so there must be an early/late thing with the frickin cam pulley bolts? one is a female, the other male?



        (pic is from pelican parts article on an 87 eta... is my 91i different or what? real OEM and autohausaz show a male bolt head (which would need female "E" type socket.)

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        • E30Idea
          R3VLimited
          • Mar 2007
          • 2196

          #5
          Originally posted by robspeed325i
          wtf!!?? so there must be an early/late thing with the frickin cam pulley bolts? one is a female, the other male?

          We have a winner!
          ** Lot's of M20 turbo parts for sale.**



          Turn key track car.

          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=222066

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          • kishg
            R3VLimited
            • Sep 2006
            • 2624

            #6
            hmmm didn't notice it was a male.. that's wierd

            edit.. looks like they used male and female depending on year. so yes, you need E-12
            Last edited by kishg; 11-16-2008, 05:27 PM.
            '12 F30 328i Sport Line
            '91 SpecE30 #523
            '00 Ford F-350 Dually Tow Vehicle

            BMWCCA #360858 NASA #
            128290

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            • robspeed325i
              E30 Addict
              • Oct 2008
              • 403

              #7
              Originally posted by E30Idea
              We have a winner!

              no, we have a weiner!! (you!! =p)

              j/k... will report what i find...

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