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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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Can someone tell me what size torx bit to use to take cover off to change primary chaincase oil? Thanks
 
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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size T27
 
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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Have fun with that one. Mine was so tight I messed up 3 bits trying to take it off. So I said to hell with it and just changed out the primary for a chrome one. I even tapped on them for a while with a hammer and they still would not wink.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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Mine was so tight I messed up 3 bits
I got all the bolts out except the top one. It has snapped 2 bits in half and bent one so far.
 
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Good luck!
 

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impact driver to loosen tight screws. Saves bits.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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impact driver to loosen tight screws. Saves bits.
I forgot to mention. That is what busted two of the bits. They weren't cheap HF bits either. One was Craftsman and the other was Snap-On. The first one I bust with the ratchet was also a Craftsman.
 

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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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harley uses torx PLUS bits.(google it) everyone has a problem with the torx. most of us just change them out when we can. i took a look further and bought a set of torx PLUS bits and the problems go away. i understand that gm uses them also. would be nice if they told you. good luck.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Thanks for all the info! Didn't know they would be such a pain!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Jaymac3772
Thanks for all the info! Didn't know they would be such a pain!
Unfortunately, someone somewhere has had problems with every type of screw man has invented. I have been fortunate to date with torx, but I pray to my god every time I approach one! Think calm thoughts and take care.
 
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