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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: kryptokatalyst on March 30, 2010, 09:32:18 AM

Title: Cylinder Head Bolt Tool Available at Sears.com
Post by: kryptokatalyst on March 30, 2010, 09:32:18 AM

I'm getting ready to replace the profile gasket on my 318is and had planned on buying the Torx Socket tool from BMW.  I had forgotten the part number so started to search online and came across one at Sears.com for half of what it costs through BMW.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00971131000P?keyword=+00971131000&sLevel=0

Good tool to have if you work, or plan to work, on your m42 yourself.

Title: Cylinder Head Bolt Tool Available at Sears.com
Post by: dvmotorsports on March 30, 2010, 01:00:50 PM

You can get a complete set from Mac or Matco for around $80 and you will have all the sockets to do the head and trans too.

Title: Cylinder Head Bolt Tool Available at Sears.com
Post by: kryptokatalyst on March 30, 2010, 01:48:22 PM

I was under the impression that a typical torx socket will not work without grinding down the outside diameter.