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Newb question: removing the hood latch
I'm not quite a newb around here, but still have what could be considered a silly question. So I'm hoping the answer will be easy to find!
I'm in the process of replacing my hood and I'm sort stuck on the tool I need to remove the portion of the latch that's attached to the hood. I've used metric and standard hex keys and even tried a triple square, but none of those fit in the weird looking 6 point bolts holding the latch to the hood. So does anyone know the size and type of tool I need to remove the latch? |
Re: Newb question: removing the hood latch
Originally Posted by AllEuro
I'm not quite a newb around here, but still have what could be considered a silly question. So I'm hoping the answer will be easy to find!
I'm in the process of replacing my hood and I'm sort stuck on the tool I need to remove the portion of the latch that's attached to the hood. I've used metric and standard hex keys and even tried a triple square, but none of those fit in the weird looking 6 point bolts holding the latch to the hood. So does anyone know the size and type of tool I need to remove the latch? |
Re: Newb question: removing the hood latch
You should be able to pick up an inexpensive short set of Torx for under $15 at maybe an O'Rileys Auto or if you dont want a hole set you can buy them individually at a comprehenssive tool store.
You really need a full set to do much on this car being it is full of Torx head machine screws. Mike |
Re: Newb question: removing the hood latch
Thanks guys, that's very helpful info. And yeah, having a full set of torx bits would definitely be usefull. Then again, I'd love to have a full air setup and a lift as well, but there's only so much my wallet and apt garage can handle! :D
If I can get a good price on a set of torx bits tomorrow I'll pick them up otherwise, I'll just try to get a T-45 top get through the current project. |
Re: Newb question: removing the hood latch
I buy alot of my tools at Harbor freight in store or on line you get a great deal & alot of magazines have 20 percent off coupon in them !!!!
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Re: Newb question: removing the hood latch
Originally Posted by Ed Mahoney
I buy alot of my tools at Harbor freight in store or on line you get a great deal & alot of magazines have 20 percent off coupon in them !!!!
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Re: Newb question: removing the hood latch
Originally Posted by Ed Mahoney
I buy alot of my tools at Harbor freight in store or on line you get a great deal & alot of magazines have 20 percent off coupon in them !!!!
Buy quality not quantity, especially if you are young. |
Re: Newb question: removing the hood latch
Harbor Freight has some decent cheap electrical stuff (it all comes from China these days), but I would not trust their tools. Pot metal. Unfortunately, the set of 5 Torx I picked up from Autozone also turned out to be made in...China. I'm afraid even Sears, my preferred vendor, is also sourcing a lot of tools from China because we just don't want to spend $30 for a set and prefer to spend $10. In addition to Torx drivers you'll also need a set of internal star sockets for the bolt heads.
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Re: Newb question: removing the hood latch
I agree. I have bought tools for years from many different places. I used to be an only craftsman person but I buy from harbor freight a lot now. I find tools break about the same at either. Sears better about return but harbor freight about 1/4 the cost. Personally working on a great deal German car, I don't see the need to buy only american. IMHO :p
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