Deepwell E Torx sockets. What are they for?

[impactims]

Under what circumstances would one use a deep e torx socket?

I've never seen a stud and nut scenario where the nut was e torx.

Is it just for reach and convenience? To avoid having to use a short extension on a standard short e torx socket?

 

[jsaw]

I have one, E4 if I remember correctly, it was used to remove the GM optispark distributor used on 1994-1996 LT1 & L99 V8 engines

 

[bigfunwmu]

I like the deep more than standard depth for use on the teardown & build bench because they are easier to grab and swap off the impact or ratchet due to the extra length and they are long enough to clear obstructions poking up from the surface of components without needing an extension.

 

[Dave455]

I’ve seen E Torx nuts.

They’re not common, but they’re out there.


Seem to recall I’ve seen them on Mercedes.

 

[Dave455]

Also, there are some applications where space is really limited, but the fastener is a bit big / bit tight for 1/4” drive.

You can sometimes fit in a 3/8 drive deep socket where you cannot fit a shallow one because the slim portion extends further.



I’m thinking of probably E12 on some BMW starters.

 

[Steve_P]

You can sometimes fit in a 3/8 drive deep socket where you cannot fit a shallow one because the slim portion extends further.

I've had this issue, and it forced me to buy a set of deep 12-point sockets. I have a deep set of E-torx because of that but haven't needed to use them yet for that reason.

 

[charbar]

Some of the earlier GM ignition switches require a longer one as well due to space. Short one isn't slender enough to reach up into the space where the screw is.

 

[Wellie]

I’ve seen E Torx nuts.

They’re not common, but they’re out there.


Seem to recall I’ve seen them on Mercedes.

I don’t have my reading glasses on, but that looks more like a ETorx Plus with the broad lobes. Sometime hard to tell.

 

[Dave455]

I don’t have my reading glasses on, but that looks more like a ETorx Plus with the broad lobes. Sometime hard to tell.

Could be! Just an illustration that such things are out there.

Never bothered photographing one when I’ve found one. Too busy thinking “what now”?

 

[KnurledNut]

I’ve seen E Torx nuts.

They’re not common, but they’re out there.


Seem to recall I’ve seen them on Mercedes.

Audi.
Rear camber adjustment eccentric bolt.
That nut is much bigger than it looks in the picture.
Most people, including technicians, won’t have that size even if they have an E-Torx set.
A regular 21mm will remove it, and is actually the tool Audi recommends.

 

[fourjeepin]

I had to get one when someone broke the ignition switch trying to steal my 1999 2 door Tahoe. 1999 was the last year of the 2 door and the first year they put a chip in the ignition switch.