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Old 01-24-2011, 09:31 AM
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What size and where? I just order the gm front bird plate for my 99...but I can't find the torx screws to secure the bottom..anyone know???tks guy's
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When I bought my car it didn't have any. I just bought a bunch of random screws until I found a set that fit.

Doubt that's very helpful though.
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Do yourself a favor and order a bit-driver for pesky situations like this.

This is an excellent bit set here (Klein makes quality tools), and has most of the Torx that you'll need:

http://www.amazon.com/Klein-32526-32...5885926&sr=8-1
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When I ordered my front plate, it came with appropriate screws.
I want to say it's a T5 or T8 (or maybe inbetween? lol) those 2 stick out to me for some reason.
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Originally Posted by Super-Bat
When I ordered my front plate, it came with appropriate screws.
I want to say it's a T5 or T8 (or maybe inbetween? lol) those 2 stick out to me for some reason.
Probably a T8. A T5 is VERY small, since T6 is what is normally used as a fastener for cell phones.
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Is that the screw size or driver size??? T-8...I'll probably just have to test a few out I take it..
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Is that the screw size or driver size??? T-8...I'll probably just have to test a few out I take it..
That's the head of the bit - T8. That's how the Torx system works; the lower the number, the smaller the size of the head. Just get a set of Torx bits... it's a pretty common fastener.

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If I go out to my car today, I'll try to make it a point to look for you.
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The bottom edge of the plate cover sags over the screws a bit. Just stick a finger in the gap in the middle of the bottom and lift up a bit. I'm pretty sure they're supposed to be a T8.
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whatever size torx adjusts the headlights is what i used for the front bird
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Just checked. T15. Boy was I off.
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Originally Posted by Super-Bat
Just checked. T15. Boy was I off.
so that means that I'll just need a screw for that size bit right? and tks
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Like I said, when I ordered mine, it came with the screws. If you are buying screws separately for whatever reason, then it doesn't matter what you put in, it's personal preference.
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