I've also done an engine swap on a Chevy Cruze. I don't remember any e-torx, but it was several years ago.
E torx sockets set.
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I've also done an engine swap on a Chevy Cruze. I don't remember any e-torx, but it was several years ago.
Proto J39230 is a nice impact set. E4-E16. Made in the USA. Under $90 before discounts.
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KnurledNut
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I have a MAC set I keep in the original case thats handy for grab and go use. I believe the sockets are VIM-sourced, similar to the ones Cornwell offers with the knurled band.
Ive added/replaced bits and pieces so its not all original, but nice to have a fairly comprehensive set all together.
https://www.mactools.com/products/smxt62b
Ive added/replaced bits and pieces so its not all original, but nice to have a fairly comprehensive set all together.
https://www.mactools.com/products/smxt62b
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Dave455
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He’s after both, but in my experience the E Torx isn’t too hard to get right.
The regular Torx is the bigger ask…!
joel63
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Very nice looking set.
Wamsutta
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You didn't get the joke. Dang it.
When we first got some I could only get them from Proto. That was years ago. They still in good shape and survived with occasional impact use. Note I am really talking about e-Torx sockets not the regular torx bits I see in a couple of responses.
rust in the eye
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Lefty loosey, righty tighty ?
nicks78camaro
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One thing to remember is most E torx sets come with 3/8" drive E10 and E12.
It is helpful to buy 1/4" drive E10 and E12 for clearance issues. Koken, Hazet, and Snap On are the three who make them IIRC.
It is helpful to buy 1/4" drive E10 and E12 for clearance issues. Koken, Hazet, and Snap On are the three who make them IIRC.
I bought a Snap on 1/4 e12 swivel socket for clearance issues in Mercedes head sweet little socket but cost about 1/2 as much as I paid for the 53 pc OTC set lol...
KnurledNut
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I have the GP 998ET 1/4” impact set.
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Dave455
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Not to highjack or derail the thread any further, but I just watched the latest "Watch Wes Work" video. He was doing some cooling system work on a Chevy Trax. For anyone else interested...
In the video you can see a bunch of e-torx fasteners and he mentions it as well. So I guess Chevy has indeed decided to adopt more e-torx fasteners on at least some of their engines/vehicle models.
Beyond everything being plastic, yet a different fastener type is also annoying. But then again, an excuse to buy more tools I guess.
Wes also mentioned he thinks the engine is an Opel engine, aka Stellantis aka former Fiat-Chrysler. Who also seem to own Toyota, VW group and Hyundai. Which I guess would further explain the use of more e-torx fasteners on euro designs showing up in more former "American" car brands.
Although Chevrolet is owned by GM and not a part of Stellantis. But then again my ex-wife had a Chevy Aveo which to my knowledge is just a rebranded Hyundai...... These automotive conglomerates get so damn confusing.
2ndGearRubber
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Aveo was a Daewoo IIRC - I am confident in saying they were junk.
The GM 1.4 is basically all e-torx.
I have used Toptul e-torx sockets with good results. My Aircat 1250K is on first name basis with some of them. If or when they fail me it will be the least of my problems - old age, grey hair, dementia, bed wetting, will be much more likely. They seem indestrutcable.
Cost effective in the U.S. based on my good experience with Sunex og Grey Pneumatic I would consider them.
Cost effective in the U.S. based on my good experience with Sunex og Grey Pneumatic I would consider them.
As for torx bits .. Koken has very attractive solutions in the bigger sizes. I really don't know but their torx bits could be close to the best you can get. However perhaps warranty is the king here - I don't have any so I haven't considered it.
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Its common knowledge the ecotec 1.4L and 1.8L engines are opel engines, even in europe those engines are considered garbage. That said, I don't think the 1.4 is as bad as it gets credit for, it has its quirks, but I'm close to pushing 300k on my beater cruze with only a turbo replacement at 230k for major repairs.