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VX crazy
09/25/2002, 05:48 PM
Just wondering, I have tried several things but nothing works for the screws that hold on the cladding, not sure if they are called torque screws. Anyone know what and what size?????

VehiX
09/25/2002, 06:29 PM
I had a regular shaped allen wrench that did the job just fine!

Be careful though , as you can strip them. Tighten them up as tight as possible with out it just spinning around with no tension.

Use a regular style allen wrench that fits, take it slow and you'll be fine :)

VX crazy
09/26/2002, 05:23 AM
:rollo2: I have tried allen wrench etc, just need to know the size to get, the ones I have don't fit, would prefer the torque wrench but just not sure what size.

WormGod
09/26/2002, 07:30 AM
They "ARE" called torx screws and you can get torx sockets for a socket wrench that will work fine. There are more torx screws on the VX than just the cladding, so a set might be a good thing to have if you are the do-it-your-selfer.

VX crazy
09/26/2002, 09:25 AM
:goof: Alright, thanks, I knew what they are but have a few of the wrong size, I will just get a set.

Navigator
09/26/2002, 10:44 AM
Torx wrenches :D

Daver
09/26/2002, 01:51 PM
I highly recommend a good bit set with a flexible driver and a magnetic bit extention to go with it. That one tool is so versatile, I use it more than any other.

Here's one from Sears for $10. Hard to beat that package. It's not Craftsman, so no lifetime warranty.

Sears item# 00930544000

http://www.sears.com/data/product_images/tools/large/00930544000-dlv.jpg

My set came with a driver more like this one, though: (item 00930561000)

http://www.sears.com/data/product_images/tools/large/00930561000-dlv.jpg

For interior screws and such, a tight angle bit ratchet like this one makes that kit even more useful (item 00941716000)

http://www.sears.com/data/product_images/tools/large/00941716000-dlv.jpg
-Daver

VX crazy
09/26/2002, 02:48 PM
;Dp; Thanks Daver, That looks like exactly what I need. I can relate to pictures!!