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Old 29-11-2006, 12:48 AM   #1
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Hey guys & gals thought I'd give a heads up there is a kit in Bunnings for about $30 that has a whole bunch of different security bits including a couple of flathead bits with notches in them which are perfect for undoing the airbags (rather than $70 for the bit from Ford) in the AU. It has security torx bits (6 sided) in it as well.

There is also a kit from Dick Smith that has all the above and more, and a ratchet screwdriver. It's also about $30, but the quality isn't there and I have snapped a whole bunch of bits and stuffed the driver.

I know the 5 sided torx bits are not on ebay at the moment and I have been looking for about a week for one but to no avail. This way you also don't need to sacrifice a screwdriver (or 2).

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Old 29-11-2006, 12:57 AM   #2
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I know the 5 sided torx bits are not on ebay at the moment and I have been looking for about a week for one but to no avail.
The ebay seller was turb20 but a quick look shows that he has zero items for sale at the mo.
He may be having a holiday but if you want an email addy for him I'll pm it to you and you can enquire about the torx bits, if you like?
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Old 29-11-2006, 04:45 AM   #3
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Hey guys & gals thought I'd give a heads up there is a kit in Bunnings for about $30 that has a whole bunch of different security bits including a couple of flathead bits with notches in them which are perfect for undoing the airbags (rather than $70 for the bit from Ford) in the AU.
Thanks for that!

Also, you could take JC's advice and change the airbag screws for allen key bolts. I didn't do it when I changed my wheel over recently, because I didn't know the size of the bolts. Had I known, I would have changed them over.

An idea anyway!

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Repco sell a set of 5 sided security torx bits to the trade for about $30.
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Old 29-11-2006, 08:46 PM   #5
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Repco sell a set of 5 sided security torx bits to the trade for about $30.
I'm not in the trade, but would gladly give $30 to someone who was who would be happy to get them for me!

Are you positive they are 5-sided, because I've looked there many times, among other auto places to no avail.

Is there a secret handshake and wink with the code words "I'm in the trade!" :hihi:

So anyone with access in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne, please grab me a set and I'll give you the $30.

Actually, I'll check out Repco myself to check it out!

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I saw them in a trade catalogue a few months ago. I guess you just call them & they deliver them to your place of work cod or if you have an account.
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