NOTAV6

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how do i seperate the cap and rotor from the opti do i need some special tools or something and any suggestions im putting a msd cap and rotor on or at least thats the plan i still havent gotten it yet.....

96SCTA

There come apart with a weird torqs bit. Dont remember what number it was. I got a set of them from the local parts store. Its a star type tip. Buy the time i got most of mine out they were chewed up . So i just replaced them with some regular screws and bolts. Good luck

redhot lt-1

iTrader: (2)

it takes a long or deep torqs i have on go to a local snap-on tool dealer tale them the socket is called an size (e4) alsosome other numberon it is (stle40) you should be able to get the proper socket they run about $30 so guard it with your life when you get it.

slow96z

iTrader: (12)

Just take the Opti to Sears hardware and show them the screw. They have the socket there and if I remember correctly it was either $6 or $12. Make sure before you buy it you try it out so you know you have the right one!

01Z28M6

You can actually use an appropriate size torx bolt as a reverse socket tool if you can figure out how to hold the bolt by the threads without ruining them. I believe you can borrow the bolt from the throttle body; but as said, you have to protect the threads on the bolt somehow in order to put it back.

NOTAV6

iTrader: (3)

ok thanks guys thats what i needed to know i wasnt sure if it was a torqs or not

30th TA 0219

just to be a stickler, it's TORX, and it's a trademarked name.
Why you guys don't have a full set of Torx bits in your toolbox is beyond me!

NOTAV6

iTrader: (3)

because i have never needed them before

01Z28M6

This is not a standard torx, it takes a special tool. The star is male whereas standard torx bolts are female. I have never seen it used on anything else.

slow96z

iTrader: (12)

Yeah, I have a pretty substantial supply of tools and I only have 1 reverse torx piece.....

NOTAV6

iTrader: (3)

yeah so do we all the tools i have bought all my dads tools that he has accumulated over 50 years and my bro's tools that he has bought and we dont have any reverse torqs, i have standard ones though

whynot

I used a small socket like screw driver, fit just right, and never chewed up the screws, and I have used it on many other peoples optis as well.

NOTAV6

iTrader: (3)

ill have to try that cause i have some of those also

Smokinlt1

It's an e-4 reverse torx bit, I got mine form the Matco man for $10.
Oh yeah, make it's a deep well to make life easier.

Niteninja

Same price with Snap-On.

goodol'93z

iTrader: (14)

i went to lowes found a bolt that fit pefectly (the head of the bolt in to the opening of the screw),got some pressure pliars to the other side of the bolt and took it off and put the new ones back on the same way no problem dont know if that helps. total cost 18 cents

30th TA 0219

instead of pliers, how about double nutting it, and turning the 'secured' nut?
Anyone remember what size nut fits in there?

01Z28M6

Why you don't have a full set of reverse torx bits in your toolbox is beyond me!

383LT1S10

I concur, just because you've never NEEDED a tool is NO reason not to buy one! I have a garage full of stuff I haven't needed more than maybe once

NOTAV6

iTrader: (3)

money better spent elsewhere for me im on a poor college school budget all the tools i have i bought when i was active duty making 800 every 2 weeks and didnt have any bills