First run in with a Security Torx fastener

[ZZman]

Went to clean a MAF sensor on my 2002 Buick Regal but rab into the security torx head. New to me. I see a cheat on Youtube that says you can use a very small flathead to get them out. I will probably just buy some security bits to have them.

Stupid manufacturers!

 

[skyactiv]

If your lucky to have a Harbor Freight nearby:

https://www.harborfreight.com/7-pc-star-tamper-proof-key-set-97471.html

I prefer bits over the above however.

 

[ZZman]

Originally Posted By: skyactiv
If your lucky to have a Harbor Freight nearby:

https://www.harborfreight.com/7-pc-star-tamper-proof-key-set-97471.html

I prefer bits over the above.


I do..... Pretty

 

[Trav]

They are more common than you thing, get a set of bit sockets.

 

[ET16]

The MAF sensor on my 02 Cougar had them, too. It's a sign.

 

[jeepman3071]

I haven't seen security torx on a car yet, but I use them all the time at work.

 

[slo town]

Originally Posted By: Trav
They are more common than you thing, get a set of bit sockets.


Agree. Buy the right tools for the job. Easy.

Scott

 

[zzyzzx]

You are just encountering these screws now???

 

[Johnny2Bad]

You might find them on a vehicle if you're trying to access something that is tied into the emissions system.

 

[DukeOfFrontenac]

Been running into them more and more. Modern motorcycle carburetors for example. From my experience - don't use the security bits on non-security screw heads. Since they're essentially hollow they break real easy if the security 'pin' isn't there to reinforce the center when you crank on them. Maybe mine were just cheapos but it happened twice to me.

 

[ZZman]

Originally Posted By: zzyzzx
You are just encountering these screws now???


Yes

 

[ZZman]

I got this set.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/STANLEY-STMT8...13=&veh=sem