Technical Tool selection for door check bolt

[Macsco]

Need help with getting the right tool to remove the bolt that holds the drivers door check to the car body. Never seen one before. Panda 169. Ribe poly star ??
Thanks

 

[A3jeroen]

Torx T10 perhaps?

gr J

 

[chris3234]

Torx T10 perhaps?

gr J

Torx at 5 pins 6 pin are Ribe bits

 

[koalar]

Torx at 5 pins 6 pin are Ribe bits

yes RIBE


although both have 6 points Torx have a triangle profile and RIBE more square

 

[chris3234]

yes RIBE


although both have 6 points Torx have a triangle profile and RIBE more square

Ah yes just had another look I'm thinking of the security torx faster

 

[fourbie]

OMG - another tool accessory to have to buy.

 

[Macsco]

Thanks for the replies, Did not get a correct tool as although I think Ribe is correct, did not know how they did sizing. So fiddled about and found that a 6mm Allen key, although wrong, got it undone. Was nowhere near as tight as I expected.

 

[DaveMcT]

The trick with Torx (and probably Ribe) is to always try the next size up. It's amazing how often the larger one fits and saves you from chewing the head with the wrong tool.

 

[jrkitching]

The trick with Torx (and probably Ribe) is to always try the next size up. It's amazing how often the larger one fits and saves you from chewing the head with the wrong tool.

A snug fit with the wrong tool is better than a loose fit with the right one.

Personally I find hex head fastenings to be among the most prone to rounding; both the head of the fastening and the tool itself. An oversize Torx is good in such situations, too.

 

[fourbie]

Where I can I replace them with hex bolts. lol