Does anybody know what torx screw driver size is to use for taking out the tachometer? Thanks.

 

T-20 IIRC.

 

THANKS.

 

Use extreme caution when re-installing the screws they can be cross threaded very easy. There is an actuall warning about this in the Service Manual and install documents from MINI.

 

Speaking of Torx, what sizes sould I have for various MINI work?

 

Now you tell me!:impatient
Word on this one. I ended up getting a couple of extras to replace a cross-threaded one.

 

Smallest is T-10 (side mirror actuator), largest is T-50 (seat bolts) Most are T-20 - T-30

 

T-40 to remove rear seat
T-45 to remove seat belts

 

For certain jobs (the tach in particular), it is much better to use a screwdriver style Torx driver rather than the Swiss army knife style with lots of sizes (although handy to own one of those too). For the large sizes it will be a Torx socket for a ratchet wrench.