Torx head to remove MAF

[david7m]

Hi
I want to clean the maf with electrical cleaner and a cotton bud, but can't get to it!
I've removed it connected to the plastic tube, but can't remove the meter using anti tamper torx heads.
What tool is it ?
Dave

 

[Jay A3]

It's just a torx screw with a hole in the middle

 

[rhys1210]

The screws for the maf housing aren't torx heads, I believe they are 5 spline not 6. I used a flat blade screw driver when I took mine out to clean it.

 

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverhill-...3885648&sr=8-1&keywords=5+point+torx+security

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[jojo]

Or do what I did, and use this bit!

Like so.

 

[desertstorm]

You can get a 6 point torx to fit if you file off one point completely and then trim the oints either side of the one you filed off.
This is what I had to do to get the MAF out of my Passat. used the bit several times before it broke.

Karl.

 

[epox]

I used a dremil and cut a slot and used a flat head screw driver.
Mark

 

[david7m]

I'll try modifying a flat head, if not will leave it
Dave

 

[r15wne]

this is whats needed..
ebay item no...380162764688

 

[epox]

If the maf is not faulty I would leave well alone, but that's just me and loads of Mar issues.

Mark

 

[david7m]

I tried to make the tool and gave up, have now re assembled
Dave

 

[epox]

Sorry what I meant was to cut a slot on the torx screw then use a flat head screw driver to un screw

 

[dirtychinchilla]

Sorry to hijack your thread a little, but what's the benefit of cleaning the MAF?

 

[david7m]

Sorry what I meant was to cut a slot on the torx screw then use a flat head screw driver to un screw

I was trying to copy Jojo 's tool, have aborted it now as threw my toys out the pram.
Dave

 

[david7m]

Sorry to hijack your thread a little, but what's the benefit of cleaning the MAF?

I was hoping it would make the tick over smoother, but I think it's the split pcv pipes.

Dave

 

[jojo]

I was trying to copy Jojo 's tool, have aborted it now as threw my toys out the pram.
Dave

The tool I showed is part do a 3 quid bit set from Maplins, I didn't cut anything?

 

[david7m]

The tool I showed is part do a 3 quid bit set from Maplins, I didn't cut anything?

Doh, thought you had made it super accurate with a dremel ! Another fail, choo choo, all aboard the fail wagon

Dave