Help!!! 6mm torx ratchet spanner

[ianmc64]

Can anyone advise where to get hands on a 6mm torx ratchet for the fecking bolts on this gear selector switch one is proving very difficult to remove,,

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

Use a socket only it won't be 6mm. Can't remember what it is but they are like T25 type sizes. You will get a set at halfords, toolstation, probably even B&Q. An extension is a handy thing as well for those bolts.

 

[Schtum]

Whereabouts in the Kingdom are you, Ian? I'm pretty sure I'll have what you need.

 

[Bendy toy]

This looks very much like my set.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/291201503979

It comes with 3/8 and 1/2 inch adaptors. The bits fit 10mm sockets. I often use mine with the 1/4" ratchet.

 

[ianmc64]

Schum ,, i have pm you not sure if it has sent, let me know..

cheers ..

 

[Schtum]

Schum ,, i have pm you not sure if it has sent, let me know..

cheers ..

It has and I've replied to you....

 

[ianmc64]

i have tried various sockets there is no room to get in there, they are male torx bolts. the bottom one is a bugger,,

 

[Magwych]

IIRC at this hour on a Monday morning, it is either an E8 socket or E10

 

[Bendy toy]

One way is a small torx bit with ring spanner to turn it. The short keys in my set are about 1" long and will turn with a 10mm spanner. The small torx bits that fit screwdriver holders will turn with a small adjustable spanner.

 

[bikemad]

I used a small 1/4 imperial socket drilled a hole though it & used a bar it's a bugger to get to but replace the torx with normal 8mm head bolts after.
Pic added

 

[Bendy toy]

To add to my comment about torx/hex bit and small ring spanner, use a piece of steel strip to lever against the swing arm to keep the bit in the screw head.

All usual caveats apply for paint, personal risk, disaster recovery, etc.

 

[Schtum]

To add to my comment about torx/hex bit and small ring spanner....

i have tried various sockets there is no room to get in there, they are male torx bolts. the bottom one is a bugger,,

Observation - 1/10.

 

[Steptoe]

All you need to remove the bolts holding the gear indicator unit in place is an E8 ring spanner...

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

Cromwell Tools do them sure to be a branch near you.


https://www.cromwell.co.uk/KEN5821200K

 

[Steptoe]

Halfords also sell them.. A nice little box with four E ring spanners of different sizes with a lifetime guarantee .

 

[bikemad]

A 1/4 ring will also fit might be easier to find cheap or borrow,I get fed up when manfactures spec odd sizes the fact it's a one use tool I'm all up for alternative solutions

 

[Wapping]

Halfords also sell them.. A nice little box with four E ring spanners of different sizes with a lifetime guarantee .

Got a link, mate?

Sure, mate: http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/spanners-wrenches/halfords-4-piece-star-spanner-set

 

[Schtum]

Got a link, mate?

Sure, mate: http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/spanners-wrenches/halfords-4-piece-star-spanner-set

Halfords tools are fairly good quality and come with a lifetime guarantee. Looks like I need to nip along to my local branch, brandishing my trade card and pick up a set of these.

 

[Bendy toy]

Observation - 1/10.

Mine had torx socket heads. Now replaced with ordinary hex socked heads.
Gear lever previously had an E wotsit head also replaced with an ordinary hex socket head.
To be fair brother's GS, with far fewer miles than mine, does have the daft E wotsits on all three.