R56 2009 R56, size of spark plug cover torx screws?
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2009 R56, size of spark plug cover torx screws?
Hi guys.
My son and I were changing the spark plugs yesterday, and ran into a problem.
The two screws that hold the black plastic cover over the spark plugs are a strange size. T30 is too small (it'll turn the screw, but man it's NOT a tight fit), T40 is too big.
I thought maybe I have an incomplete set...so I looked around for a T35...doesn't exist as far as I can tell:
http://www.fairburyfastener.com/torx_sizing_guide.htm
What am I missing here?
Thanks...
P.S. Yes, I need to clean my engine
My son and I were changing the spark plugs yesterday, and ran into a problem.
The two screws that hold the black plastic cover over the spark plugs are a strange size. T30 is too small (it'll turn the screw, but man it's NOT a tight fit), T40 is too big.
I thought maybe I have an incomplete set...so I looked around for a T35...doesn't exist as far as I can tell:
http://www.fairburyfastener.com/torx_sizing_guide.htm
What am I missing here?
Thanks...
P.S. Yes, I need to clean my engine
Last edited by wsalopek; Sep 22, 2014 at 03:55 PM. Reason: add
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T30 works just fine, they're not under an immense torque as all they thread into is plastic.
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