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noahe · Feb 26th, 2008, 02:02 PM

I searched the forums before posting for help.

What kind of reverse torx screw is this?

My first generation MINI Cooper S has a passenger door that is clicking when opening. I've traced this to the spring-loaded door stay or stop that holds the door open at various positions.

The attachment to the door frame is loose, and the spring lash between stops is causing it to move a little.

It is attached to the door with a screw or bolt, that looks like a large torx bit. So to tighten it, I would need something like a socket that you could put a large Torx bit into.

Anyone know what this tool is called or where to get one? Bonus points if the retailer is located in Canada.

Thanks for any help,
/\/oah.

bob corbishley · Feb 26th, 2008, 03:18 PM

Have a look here (in the bottom RH corner)

RealOEM.COM * BMW R53 Cooper S FRONT DOOR-HINGE/DOOR BRAKE

Is it component 8 the M8 torx screw? You should be able to buy a std socket for that?

bob corbishley · Feb 26th, 2008, 03:21 PM

Something like this???

SK Female TORX Sockets & Sets - Complete Online Catalog

XRV848 · Feb 26th, 2008, 08:14 PM

It's an external Torx or E Torx. You can buy a "cheap" set at Princess Auto on Dixie Road.
www.princessauto.com

noahe · Feb 28th, 2008, 08:15 PM

Wow, a one hour answer. BMW wouldn't even get back to me that fast.

That's it exactly, component #8. A 22mm Male Torx screw. I've only ever seen Female Torx screws, I have a number of Male Torx Bits.

A Female Torx socket is _exactly_ what I need, thanks. Also called external Torx, I suppose.

Bonus points to XRV848 for finding me a source in the GTA. A good excuse to get out to Princess Auto as well.

I knew MINI2 members would have the answers, thanks to both of you!

/\/oah.

Feb 26th, 2008, 02:02 PM	#1
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 11:06 PM Posts: 1,639 Offline	Reverse Torx screw on door stay? I searched the forums before posting for help. What kind of reverse torx screw is this? My first generation MINI Cooper S has a passenger door that is clicking when opening. I've traced this to the spring-loaded door stay or stop that holds the door open at various positions. The attachment to the door frame is loose, and the spring lash between stops is causing it to move a little. It is attached to the door with a screw or bolt, that looks like a large torx bit. So to tighten it, I would need something like a socket that you could put a large Torx bit into. Anyone know what this tool is called or where to get one? Bonus points if the retailer is located in Canada. Thanks for any help, /\/oah. Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002! Now with MCS Winter Tire Package.

Feb 28th, 2008, 08:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 11:06 PM Posts: 1,639 Offline	Thanks everyone! Wow, a one hour answer. BMW wouldn't even get back to me that fast. That's it exactly, component #8. A 22mm Male Torx screw. I've only ever seen Female Torx screws, I have a number of Male Torx Bits. A Female Torx socket is _exactly_ what I need, thanks. Also called external Torx, I suppose. Bonus points to XRV848 for finding me a source in the GTA. A good excuse to get out to Princess Auto as well. I knew MINI2 members would have the answers, thanks to both of you! /\/oah. Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002! Now with MCS Winter Tire Package.

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Feb 26th, 2008, 03:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
bob corbishley MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 138 Offline	Have a look here (in the bottom RH corner) RealOEM.COM * BMW R53 Cooper S FRONT DOOR-HINGE/DOOR BRAKE Is it component 8 the M8 torx screw? You should be able to buy a std socket for that?

Feb 26th, 2008, 03:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
bob corbishley MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 138 Offline	Something like this??? SK Female TORX Sockets & Sets - Complete Online Catalog

Feb 26th, 2008, 08:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
XRV848 Mustn't Grumble... Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 27 Offline	It's an external Torx or E Torx. You can buy a "cheap" set at Princess Auto on Dixie Road. www.princessauto.com

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