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GEARWRENCH 13 Piece 1/4-Inch, 3/8-Inch, 1/2-Inch Drive E Socket Set (80583) - $22.47 @ Amazon + FSSS

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Last Edited by SaltyOne | Staff June 18, 2020 at 07:09 AM
Also at Home Depot [homedepot.com] and currently with free shipping, thanks n3rf

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djjosephk
06-16-2020 at 12:35 PM.
06-16-2020 at 12:35 PM.
I'm really tempted by this but I don't think I've ever ran into a Torx bolt. What are they used in?
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mikem7632
06-16-2020 at 03:48 PM.
06-16-2020 at 03:48 PM.
Quote from djjosephk :
I'm really tempted by this but I don't think I've ever ran into a Torx bolt. What are they used in?
I find them to be quite rare too, my latest encounter was changing the fuel pump on a 2013ish Mini Cooper. So apparently, they are used in euro auto manufacturing.
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MikeR9184
06-16-2020 at 03:49 PM.
06-16-2020 at 03:49 PM.
Quote from djjosephk :
I'm really tempted by this but I don't think I've ever ran into a Torx bolt. What are they used in?
I find them to be quite rare too, my latest encounter was changing the fuel pump on a 2013ish Mini Cooper. So apparently, they are used in euro auto manufacturing.
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ThaPimpShrimp
06-16-2020 at 04:06 PM.
06-16-2020 at 04:06 PM.
I've got some on my Porsche Cayman. Probably a European thing.
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qqzj
06-16-2020 at 04:17 PM.
06-16-2020 at 04:17 PM.
Can anyone help me to understand why this set with less pieces is more expensive?

https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench...B000KRSGMC
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dandrift
06-16-2020 at 04:21 PM.
06-16-2020 at 04:21 PM.
Quote from djjosephk :
I'm really tempted by this but I don't think I've ever ran into a Torx bolt. What are they used in?

The only time I needed some was when I replaced the valve cover in my friend's BMW X1, which had a hairline fracture and was leaking oil onto his exhaust manifold. Gotta love those plastic valve covers... I had picked up a similar set of Husky brand from Home Depot for like $25. Also, this GearWrench set is the same price at Home Depot right now as well.
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HitechRedneck
06-16-2020 at 04:29 PM.

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06-16-2020 at 04:29 PM.
Quote from djjosephk :
I'm really tempted by this but I don't think I've ever ran into a Torx bolt. What are they used in?
German stuff uses E-Torx heavily, if you work on USDM stuff you may not see them much.

BMW uses E-10, 12, and 14 on the transmission bell-housing and the CV axles.
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HitechRedneck
06-16-2020 at 04:31 PM.
06-16-2020 at 04:31 PM.
Nice set and price.

These are weird sockets, one of those things you don't need until you NEED it.

Good to have if you have a Bimmer or similar, otherwise you may never use these.
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dandrift
06-16-2020 at 04:34 PM.
06-16-2020 at 04:34 PM.
Quote from HitechRedneck :
German stuff uses E-Torx heavily, if you work on USDM stuff you may not see them much.

BMW uses E-10, 12, and 14 on the transmission bell-housing and the CV axles.

And even smaller if doing anything having to do with the valve cover.
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dandrift
06-16-2020 at 04:36 PM.
06-16-2020 at 04:36 PM.
Quote from qqzj :
Can anyone help me to understand why this set with less pieces is more expensive?

https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench...B000KRSGMC

The biggest difference I see is the one you linked is shipped and sold from a third party seller, whereas the set in this deal is shipped and sold by Amazon.. only other difference I could see is the set you linked is chrome while these are black oxide coated.
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TunaNugget
06-16-2020 at 07:59 PM.
06-16-2020 at 07:59 PM.
You can often just use a 6-point hex socket instead for the occasional weird one. But buy the correct thing if you have a car (probably German) with a lot of them.
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GTPquickRB
06-16-2020 at 09:08 PM.
06-16-2020 at 09:08 PM.
These are actually common surprisingly in the engine bay of the super popular Chevy Cruze. Water Pump, accessory pulleys, exhaust. I get by using 6 point sockets but the day one bolt really wants to stick I might regret not buying this set, though I do have a smaller 3/8" set thats not as comprehensive
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n3rf
06-16-2020 at 09:45 PM.
06-16-2020 at 09:45 PM.
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