MAF removal - quick question

[porschedude]

What tool do you need to remove the screws for the MAF sensor? It looks like a torx bit but there is a "dimple" in the middle of screw...so the torx bit won't fit. Is there a special tool required? If so where can I get it? Thanks!

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by porschedude

What tool do you need to remove the screws for the MAF sensor? It looks like a torx bit but there is a "dimple" in the middle of screw...so the torx bit won't fit. Is there a special tool required? If so where can I get it? Thanks!

It's called a TORX safety bit. Most hardware stores will handle them. I know Sears in particular sells a nice set of unusual bits for about $20 with a driver.

[Tool Pants]

It is a T20 torx anti tamper.

Where I live I can find just the one bit you need for about $2 at ACE hardware and OSH (don't think OSH is in your area). Never seen it a Home Depot or Lowes.

I have 2 sets of these bits. First was from Frys electronics and the second from AutoZone. AutoZone was about $10 for a set of bits

[porschedude]

Thanks for the help. I will get a set soon. Now I recall I have seen those torx safety bits in the stores.

[mikefocke]

Not cheap (~$25) but lots cheaper than having the dealer do the work. www.harbourfreight.com has a $6 set.

[FrayAdjacent]

I found a set at PepBoys for about $6, IIRC. It did not have a driver, tho... I still need to pick one up.

[Frank Patrick]

I made the mistake of not wanting to spend the time and go out and get the tamper/torx. Bad idea, I rounded the inset buy using a combination of wrong tools. Lesson learned- first the screw rounded quite easily, second, once rounded it was ---ch to get out!