Reverse torx sockets

[Craftsman86]

I have been looking at the pawnshops for snappy tools and I continue to fine inverted torx sets are they worth anything? I found a metric 5 and metric 7 piece sets. They have minor rust on the outsides of them but the insides look like they have never been used. any ideas on value

 

[teletekman]

From time to time I will run across a reverse torx head bolt on various things and I keep eyeing the set by Lisle tools but never broke down and bought an actual set.

What are you getting them for?

 

[shoturtle]

If you are talking about e-torx they are showing up on more and more Germany cars.

 

[nehog]

FTR, they are called E-Type Torx... I use them on VWs, for example.

 

[Craftsman86]

This pawn shop seperates out all of the snappy sockets and has them in the display case. I just dont know what the value of them would be or more importantly what I could sell them for as I am more interested in the other oddities. I am going ot the shop after work in a hour and offering them $80 for the whole works and there are probably 40 snapon sockets of all drives and sizes. I dont need most of it, but hopefully I can combine it with all of the other random stuff I have and start making sets


What do you guys think a 5 piece and a 7 piece set would sell for

 

[joshn569]

It you are talking about e-torx they are showing up on more and more Germany cars.

BMW motorcycles use torx/inverted torx for everything now

 

[franzdom]

I bought the 10 pc set 210AFLEY on ebay without engraving for $28.55 + $3 shipping. Granted it was an exceptional value, but they are a lot easier to score than a lot of other SO items.

 

[RLRRLRLL]

I came across one on a pontiac while replacing the turn signal switch. bought a cheap set from autozone, havent used it since.

 

[greasemonkey44]

i use them pretty frequently
the germans use them for bolt head and the asians use them to drive and remove studs

 

[JKady]

Ford has shown a growing love for these things as well, flywheel bolts on the 05 Focus I was tearing apart today were all e-torx. My snappy dealer and I get along about as well as their prices do with my wallet but I picked up a very nice set of external and regular torx sockets from ATD for about 35 bucks.

 

[jjjrmx5]

Value would likely be 45% to 75% of what the new price is if in good condition.

Problem is the fasteners are somewhat new to the market and most pros use them but your standard weekend wrencher may no see a need for them.

A pawnshop selling Snap-On handtools for a reasonable cost. I gotta see that one firsthand because any one I've gone into thinks Snap-On tools are measured and priced by whatever teh price of Gold is selling for on the market.

 

[House Sparrow]

They're a good thing to have as they are becoming more common. I'm seeing more of the smaller ones on GMs, and, as mentioned above, European makers seem to like them. If you do any newer alternator dismantling/rebuilding, you'll see the little E4 and E5 ones sometimes.

I noticed when I was changing the oil in my Dodge Ram 2500 that the transmission has some e-Torx bolts on it, too. That makes sense, as my truck has the G56 6-speed, which is actually built in Germany by Mercedes-Benz. It's a massive gearbox for a 3/4 ton pickup, I would NOT want that thing to fall on me!

 

[Gregster]

I work on mostly Porsche, BMW etc and they are a 100% must along with the wrenches. The newer models are pretty much only E-Torx or XZN. I recently had to change the suspension on a new F10 5 series and good thing I already owned E22 and E24 sockets. The only "normal" sockets were on the caliper carriers.. On SAABs it's E-Torx and VW is full of XZN

 

[shoturtle]

BMW motorcycles use torx/inverted torx for everything now

Yup they do, my r bike has allot of them, that was the reason I first got them, and they are on my car as well. The Germans like the high torque bolts.

 

[Humble Mechanic]

FTR, they are called E-Type Torx... I use them on VWs, for example.

There are a few VW fasteners that need these. I bought a set 3/11. They are still in the package.

 

[e30bradley]

the are very common on newer german cars and motorcycles. my friend's 2002 Buell has a bunch and thats an american bike.. basically a harley.

 

[humpdawg]

i saw one on a briggs & stratton carburator.

 

[Gregster]

If you are going to be using them a lot I'd get the Hazet, Stahlwille or Snap On E torx. For XZN triple square I'd go Hazet, the fitment is perfect.

I'm also starting to see more and more "tamper proof" torx on even simple things like belly pans

 

[JDS968]

If you can get a set of Snap-On E-Torx sockets on the cheap, I'd jump on it. I got the Snap-On set when I was working on BMWs, which are held together with nothing but E-Torx bolts (mostly aluminum) and plastic fasteners. Been very happy with them, excellent quality and fit. Even the Jags use E-Torx for the front seat rails, now. Torx may well entirely displace hex heads as the standard fastener for cars in the next decade or so.

 

[xurusaibobx]

found on many BMW cars as well, from valve cover bolts to starter bolts...

some people dont know what they are and use regular sockets and round the **** out of them too!

 

[zoomzoomjeff]

Used them on my 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee somewhere. Seems like the rear hatch strut mounting bolts or something odd like that. Had to go buy a set--bought Lisle @ Sears.

 

[Craftsman86]

I went in to the pawn shop and the tool set they were advertising had 6 snapon sockets of which 4 were bits that I already have the rest is primarly Craftsman and the Etorx were "Taiwan" so I offered $25 for it and ended up walking away with my money and pride

 

[fourtythree]

I've run into them on American cars too. My SVT Contour had them somewhere. I think my Ranger did too. If they're a decent price, I'd pick them up. You may not use them often, but you'll probably find a use for them at some point and you'll be glad you have them when you do.

 

[vartz04]

Seat Bolts on Silverados are E-torx. Bought the set from HF for $10 or so, used them on the impact multiple times, no issues.

 

[admranger]

transmission bolts on BMWs since the 80's (maybe even before) are e torx. Three different sizes, of course. Pressure plate bolts are internal hex and the flywheel are normal bolts. Tool salesman's dream and my nightmare having done way too many clutch jobs over the years...

Head bolts are also e torx and are one use only stretch bolts, but they are pretty cheap bolts so no biggie. I still prefer to use ARP studs when the head has to come off.

 

[joshn569]

I got this set, well worth the money. Has t-10 to t-60 in torx and again t-10- to t-60 in safety torx, E-4 to E-20 inverted set and ball end hex set. there is a set like this on ebay 150 0b0.

 

[teletekman]

I got this set, well worth the money. Has t-10 to t-60 in torx and again t-10- to t-60 in safety torx, E-4 to E-20 inverted set and ball end hex set. there is a set like this on ebay 150 0b0.

Who makes that set?

 

[mscribellito]

I encounter e-torx on calipers a lot. I bought a set of the Lisles and they have been very handy.

 

[joshn569]

Who makes that set?

oh duhh...that would help... its silver eagle (matco)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matco-Silve..._Automotive_Tools&hash=item35bbdd933f&vxp=mtr