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#31

10-02-2010, 02:40 PM

alan93

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeB1213

Most of the security torx bits can be removed by angling a flathead inside the bolthead and against the middle pin and turning the correct way as well.

I used vice grips on the outside of them. It worked.

#32

03-16-2011, 03:03 PM

adamlouks

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You can buy the correct tool from menards in a cheap set of screw driver heads its like 5 bucks.

#33

03-17-2011, 05:54 PM

achTTung

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holy crap. some serious necromancy here!

Congrats on whoever revived a 4.5 year old thread.

#34

03-24-2011, 08:05 PM

warranty225cpe

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Theres really nothing wrong with using alcohol to clean a MAF. Ive done it, and its all good. Just make sure you are GENTLE with the MAF wires. Also, any pair of pliers should be sufficent when removing the security torx screws.