What socket for Star shaped headbolts

[Adam]

As above, new engine has weird star shaped headbolts, all my others have head 17mm standard type bolts.

What is the socket called that undoes the star ones? And what size, so i can just buy the one i need and not a whole set,Lol.

[bump]

Do you mean like an allen headded bolt but with a star insert as opposed to a hex? If so then it'll be a Torx of some size, if not then I haven't a clue.

[Dod]

You should get away with a nrmal Hex head socket but it may make ****e of the bolt. Any good hardware store should have the right ones and individually as well. Failing that, try your local Market or something like Argos for a Mega Super Duper crap but cheap set.

[rednova]

its the reverse torx you'll be after , halfords should have em in individually too

hth

[Adam]

Ye, its like a opposite to Torx.
I'll go local motor factors tomorrow, anyone know the exact size?

[General Baxter]

its ether T50 or T60

[John]

No, they're internal torx 12 or 14, they're the new type vauxhall bolts, which get renewed everytime a head is removed.
Ask for either e12 or e14

[Adam]

I'll have a look on good ole ebay,Lol.
Cheers

[dan23]

it either e12 or e 13 i am 90 % sure

[General Baxter]

opps i was on about the male bits not the female lol

you need loads of them E torx bits for the v6 and c\x16xe lol

[Adam]

Quick look on ebay, and it looks like E12 is the jobby.

I'll pick one up tomorrow :)