fbov Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 It's a big Torx bit, T-30 as I recall from finding a bunch of useless T-25 bits when I did my air dam... ended up using a flat-blade screwdriver bit, but the engine cover may use something more robust than plastic on the frame side. And I seriously doubt any of us are going to find a second heater location that you don't already know about, Paul... you've been under this car more than anyone I know! HAve fun,Frank ptjones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 It's a big Torx bit, T-30 as I recall from finding a bunch of useless T-25 bits when I did my air dam... ended up using a flat-blade screwdriver bit, but the engine cover may use something more robust than plastic on the frame side. And I seriously doubt any of us are going to find a second heater location that you don't already know about, Paul... you've been under this car more than anyone I know! HAve fun,FrankThanks for the update on Torx bit T-30, there is definitely room on firewall side, but it's not flat. Be careful with Torx screws because they will strip out easily, so lightly hand tighten. :) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbov Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Stripping isn't a Torx issue so much as a torque issue... plastic nuts are not durable and you'll spin the screw unless you do it by hand. No drill/driver torque setting is low enough to avoid it; I tried. I just hope the plastic inserts are cheap and easy to replace, given you need to remove that cover for every oil change. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Stripping isn't a Torx issue so much as a torque issue... plastic nuts are not durable and you'll spin the screw unless you do it by hand. No drill/driver torque setting is low enough to avoid it; I tried. I just hope the plastic inserts are cheap and easy to replace, given you need to remove that cover for every oil change. FrankI think I have a couple that spin but haven't come loose yet. Somehow I managed end up two short after my car was repaired so I had to buy a package of four for $14.50 OUCH! :) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAZ Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Don't forget that the two on the outboard side are longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Don't forget that the two on the outboard side are longer.Funny on Fordparts.com they only show one screw to order and that is what I used. They seem tobe working fine. :) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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