Torx socket size on inspection cover?

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  • Justin B
    Sikky Nar Nar
    • Mar 2005
    • 4273

    #1

    Torx socket size on inspection cover?

    I'm trying to finally replace my oil pan gasket, which I am pretty sure is guilty of turning the bottom of my car into an oil slick, but I don't have any torx SOCKETS. There's two(?) different sizes on the back of the inspection cover holding it to the transmission and I don't know either of them.

    Anybody know right away what size they are? I don't want to be still working on it when its dark :)
  • erik325i
    No R3VLimiter
    • Jan 2005
    • 3567

    #2
    Those little guys are E10.
    The large ones are E14
    The starter ones should be E12 I think

    Here's a little trick if you don't have that socket. I've had success using a normal hex socket when I had to get the small bolts out and didn't have that tool with me (junkyard scenario). I believe an 11mm fits pretty nicely. It's not a perfect fit, but those little bolts are not tight enough to cause any damage.

    -Erik

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    • Justin B
      Sikky Nar Nar
      • Mar 2005
      • 4273

      #3
      Cool, thanks Erik. Ill go try that out and see what I come up with. Maybe I'll be making a trip to go buy some sockets though :D

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      • wayfast
        Advanced Member
        • Mar 2005
        • 178

        #4
        fyi, harbor freight has a set of torx sockets for like $8

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        • homegrone30
          E30 Fanatic
          • Jun 2007
          • 1449

          #5
          i think one size of torx comes off with and 11 but i know the smaller ones will come off with an 8

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          • Justin B
            Sikky Nar Nar
            • Mar 2005
            • 4273

            #6
            I ended up using some SAE size to take them off, then an 8mm to put them back on. At least its done. What a PITA of a job that is.

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            • WillisE30
              E30 Modder
              • Jan 2007
              • 831

              #7
              If you're going to be doing it on a regular basis buy the right sockets. Those fasteners are a nightmare to remove if they strip.
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