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Old 11-11-2009, 05:43 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Tank Badge removal

Hi all.....

I just scored a new Union-Jack tank cover for my new to me 05 Bonneville. He is my problem.... i thought i had every type of tool but as you all know those darn Torque bolts that hold on the badge. Where can i get a torque head to remove those bolts, auto store?

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Old 11-11-2009, 06:14 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Any auto store or general hardware will have the tool you need. You'll be glad of those security type bolts as it stops people deciding they need your tank cover and badges more than you do...
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Hi Mark, if you are in the united states Sears has security Torx bits, which is what you are after for that job.

As Aussiematt says, most auto parts stores carry them also.
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Old 11-11-2009, 06:50 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Thank you for all your replies..... i'll head over to Advanced auto tomorrow. Hey i got the Union-Jack cover new for $50 shipped, pretty good deal i thought.

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Old 11-12-2009, 09:39 AM   #5 (permalink)
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...and be careful Marko. Those little suckers are delicate. Don't ask how I know this.
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Old 11-12-2009, 07:38 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Look in the bargain tool bin at Ace Hardware; with luck you'll find a set of "security bits" for a few dollars. The tank badge screws take a T25.
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