What type of tool to remove plenum on 3.0

Was looking at the '01 3L motor and what was involved to remove the plenum
for service.

The asembly is held on with what looks to be male Torx fasteners. Does
anybody know what tool mates to this?

On the air tubes from the plenum to head, there are snap clamps that also
have to be removed. what is the correct tool for this? Looks like they are
harder to put back on than to remove. Was just thinking of replacing with
regular hose clamps but this just looks so neat (and probably doesn't tear
the rubber).

Thanks - Oppie

 

The asembly is held on with what looks to be male Torx fasteners. Does

Not trying to be a dick, but probably female torx ??

Are the the type of clamps like those on a CV boot for instance? I've also seen
clamps similar to that used on power steering lines. If so you need special
pliers to put them on.

 

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Thanks bandit, Guess I was asking for that. I'd never seen a female Torx
tool, only males in the past. Didn't know if it was something I could find
at Sears, and then if I would have to buy a whole set or just the size
needed.

Yes, looks like the type of band used on CV boots, just about 2" diameter.
Looks like a tight fit so wasn't sure if the tool used on CV boots would
work. My last car had another type of strap securing the boot so I don't
have the pliers type of tool.

Father's day is approaching... Time to make a tool list <grin>

Oppie

 

Thanks bandit, Guess I was asking for that. I'd never seen a female Torx

Thats a very good question. I've never actually used the female torx myself as
they're pretty rare. Hope its not one of those deals you have to buy off the
snap on truck or it will cost some $$$

 

I own a set of female Torx sockets. I seem to recall using it once a few
years back and that was why I purchased the set. Certainly not something
you will use frequently.

In any event, I seem to recall picking this up at Sears in their specialty
tool area. I do not believe the set is a "Craftsman".

Bob

 

Good answers-

I took a course on blacksmithing a few years ago. Learned how to forge my
own tools if I have to. not terribly good at it yet and still prefer to buy
specialty tools when I can afford it. Besides, getting the right temper and
hardness just by watching the oxidation colors while heating (old school
method) is a bit vague on modern alloys.

Oh well, off to Sears to have a look.

 

I have a set of female Torx sockets. I'm pretty sure they are Lisle
brand. I got them at an independent tool store near me.

Ken

 

I'm not sure what size you're dealing with, but I have found that some
Torx bolts can be removed with a 6-point wrench/socket. The bolts
that hold the seat in on my '96 SL2 are Torx head and I used a 6-point
box-end ratchet wrench to take the bolts out, as there isn't room to
get a socket on the bolts.

Ken

 

Yes, that's it. Thanks Ken
Set of 10pc, sizes E5 - E20, Recommended Retail $31.95
http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=315

Now that I think of it, they also had the 12 point (torx?) bits to remove
the half shafts on my old VW.

Regards - Oppie
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