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  1. 19th March 2007, 09:15 AM #1
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    Freelander Head Bolt TORX size..??

    Just a quick question...

    Can anyone tell me the TORX Socket size for the Freelander Head Bolts (1.8L Petrol)...

    (Yeah, I know I am leaving myself open for all sorts of smart alec comments with this question....)
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  2. 19th March 2007, 09:54 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Seahorse View Post
    Just a quick question...

    Can anyone tell me the TORX Socket size for the Freelander Head Bolts (1.8L Petrol)...

    (Yeah, I know I am leaving myself open for all sorts of smart alec comments with this question....)
    Now I may be way off the mark here - but you sure they are torx - and not just 12 point studs, where you use a standard 12 point socket for. (well it's 12 or 16 can't remember)

    Torx are normally associated with screw type heads (ie female/recessed)

    On the Discovery (1 and 2) they have these bolts on,

    A standard 6 point socket wont do it, so you need a 12 (I think it's 12)

    As I say - I may be way off ....................
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  3. 19th March 2007, 11:38 AM #3
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    I think it may be an E12 TORX ...but would like someone to confirm this before actually buying one
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  4. 19th March 2007, 01:34 PM #4
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    I cannot confirm one way or the other but Freelanders are full of torx heads - so it will be worth buying a complete set. I Bought a set of the "socket" type and a set of the other type (the ones that work like an allen key) - a male set and a female set. They are not expensive but u need to buy at a tool shop - try toolies at sandgate or gasweld - not super crap.

    The cost of the two sets to cover the sizes sizes to cover the freelander was only about $50 - small cost compared the cost of the work u will be doing and u will use the set constantly - afterall u now have a freelander.

    I hope you have a workshop manual - because the sequence of loosening and tighening head bolts is really important in the 1.8.

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