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Offline Giffo

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WHAT TOOL DO I NEED
« on: July 19, 2015, 11:49:22 am »
I have a 2001 Mustang Cobra. What tool is needed to adjust the door striker? Its a star shape tool. I have some but no where near the size and shape. What are they called and what size?
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Re: WHAT TOOL DO I NEED
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2015, 11:59:32 am »
looks like you need a "torx" driver, possibly in the size range of T15 to T30, google it too see images
« Last Edit: July 19, 2015, 12:02:34 pm by jademustang »
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Re: WHAT TOOL DO I NEED
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2015, 01:21:46 pm »
You can get them in sets at supercheap i needed them for my last car.
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Re: WHAT TOOL DO I NEED
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2015, 02:03:20 pm »
My neighbour had the Torx bits. Tried T35 T40 an one was too big and other too small. Is there metric and imperial in these I have googled and no help yet.
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Re: WHAT TOOL DO I NEED
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2015, 02:12:27 pm »
I have checked my workshop manual and it does not state anything.
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Lowered Kings Springs, 3.73 diff gears, JTG CAI,  18" ROVOS DURBAN RIMS. MGW Short Shifter.  Slotted brake rotors. 2 1/2" SS Exhaust with Magnaflow high flow cats and mufflers.

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Re: WHAT TOOL DO I NEED
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2015, 05:29:16 pm »
Need a higher res picture to be sure but it looks more like a Polydrive or even Allen (hex) key head rather than Torx, unless the lobes of the Torx fitting have been worn away...

Stupid question, but you have tried Allen keys haven't you?
« Last Edit: July 19, 2015, 05:31:09 pm by BAC »
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Re: WHAT TOOL DO I NEED
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2015, 05:43:18 pm »
Quote from: BAC on July 19, 2015, 05:29:16 pm
Need a higher res picture to be sure but it looks more like a Polydrive or even Allen (hex) key head rather than Torx, unless the lobes of the Torx fitting have been worn away...

Stupid question, but you have tried Allen keys haven't you?

Yes tried allen keys. That's the closest pic I can get. Trial and error I think..
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Lowered Kings Springs, 3.73 diff gears, JTG CAI,  18" ROVOS DURBAN RIMS. MGW Short Shifter.  Slotted brake rotors. 2 1/2" SS Exhaust with Magnaflow high flow cats and mufflers.

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Re: WHAT TOOL DO I NEED
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2015, 06:10:42 pm »
Here is a better pic.
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Re: WHAT TOOL DO I NEED
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2015, 06:27:20 pm »
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Re: WHAT TOOL DO I NEED
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2015, 07:30:54 pm »
The link below refers to these as Torx head screws in the description so that part appears to be verified, now you just need the size

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/HDW-21812B/1994-04-Mustang-Door-Latch-Screws
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Re: WHAT TOOL DO I NEED
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2015, 08:33:06 pm »
Quote from: mwizz on July 19, 2015, 07:30:54 pm
The link below refers to these as Torx head screws in the description so that part appears to be verified, now you just need the size

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/HDW-21812B/1994-04-Mustang-Door-Latch-Screws
Yes I found the same site. Wish they stated the size of torx bit!!

Will go to Bunnings tomorrow and buy a kit. STANDBY :smash:
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Lowered Kings Springs, 3.73 diff gears, JTG CAI,  18" ROVOS DURBAN RIMS. MGW Short Shifter.  Slotted brake rotors. 2 1/2" SS Exhaust with Magnaflow high flow cats and mufflers.

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Re: WHAT TOOL DO I NEED
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2015, 08:34:22 pm »
Quote from: Giffo on July 19, 2015, 08:33:06 pm
Will go to Bunnings tomorrow and buy a kit. STANDBY :smash:

Bunnings have a good exchange/refund policy so return them for the right size if they don't fit.

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Re: WHAT TOOL DO I NEED
« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2015, 08:36:19 pm »
Quote from: StephenSLR on July 19, 2015, 08:34:22 pm
Bunnings have a good exchange/refund policy so return them for the right size if they don't fit.

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Sure do. My fav shop.
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2002 MUSTANG COBRA - 4.6 SVT 5 SPEED - CONVERTIBLE.
Lowered Kings Springs, 3.73 diff gears, JTG CAI,  18" ROVOS DURBAN RIMS. MGW Short Shifter.  Slotted brake rotors. 2 1/2" SS Exhaust with Magnaflow high flow cats and mufflers.
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