Small Torx Sockets

[ultgar]

Can anyone tell me what applications require small E-torx sockets (ie, E4, E5, E6 and E7)? I stock E5 and E7 sockets (in Facom) so people don't have to buy whole sets...not sure about the other 2 small sizes.

E4.......??

E5 - for Volvo ABS modules

E6.......??

E7 - for BMW E46 (3-series) window adjustments and BMW N63 (V8 engine) vacuum pumps

Anything else for E5 and E7?


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[ZRH`]

E4 is used in some ignition switches in chevys

 

[gigamel]

E7 - Inlet manifold studs GM Ecotec
Looking at my E4, E5, E6 sockets I don't think I ever used them.

 

[mcmtech]

I think e4 was used on the optispark chevys. Been a while since I've seen one though

 

[Carquest]

I believe the E-5 removes the distributor cap screws on a Chevrolet LS1 engine. Not sure that is very helpful for your customer base though.

 

[Richard Cranium]

a lot of electronics use the smaller sizes, The anti lock brake mod. on my old chevy s-10 also used small torx

 

[ptgarcia]

I have a 1/4" drive Tekton ratchet that uses the smallest torx bit I've seen to disassemble the head. Looks about 1/2 the size of a T-10.

 

[nbpt100]

Never seen the realy small ones or I should say I never needed to use a realy small one.

Have used mid sized ones on Dodge and Chysler upper strut mounts.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

I know the tilt columns in pre-air bag trucks and cars used a e torx, but I can't think what the size is off the top of my head, I wanna say it's a E6. There is 3 screws and when they loosen up the Column gets real sloppy, pretty common problem.

 

[scissorman]

I think e4 was used on the optispark chevys. Been a while since I've seen one though

Yes indeed. I own a 96 Impala SS with the LT1 and it requires the E4 to remove the distributor cap.

 

[shockwave]

E5 and e6 studs on back valve cover for retaining harness on older 3.0 and 3.3l
Mercedes use multiple e6 e8 and e10

 

[md21722]

I had a wood chipper that used E4 or E5 on carb studs. My buddy laughed at that and put a set of vice grips on them.

 

[wolf_from_wv]

Computer hard drives

some pocket clips on knives

Not sure of sizes right off...

 

[K-Dog]

My Oakley sunglasses take some super small torx...

 

[ihateminimumwage]

I've used some tiny E-Torx taking apart alternators on GM industrial engines.