Really moronic question

MJJ · Post by **MJJ** » 13 Oct 2002, 21:21

Today was the day that I decided to forge ahead and put a new set of plugs in my '99 S70 GLT. Pop goes the hood, and hmmm go I, as there is nowhere to be seen plugs or wires. I briefly consider the possibility that turbo in this case means turbine, and that I got my hands on one of the super top secret jet powered units, but it seems more likely that the plugs etc. are concealed under that plastic cover on top of the cylinder head.

Which brings me to the moronic part: What do I ask for when I go to the tool store for the tool that unscrews those funky star shaped fasteners? Is that Torx? Can anyone recommend a supplier for the set I need to dismantle my brick?

Thanks kindly...

Post by **matthew1** » 14 Oct 2002, 13:08

Not moronic. Yes, they are Torx.

20, 25 or 30 -- one of those sizes, sorry I don't know exactly. I bought a set of 5 (sizes 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 I think) at Sears for cheap -- good quality, and they fit everything on my Volvo that I've tried. I did buy one smaller inidvidually with the set -- a 6 or 8.

MJJ · Post by **MJJ** » 14 Oct 2002, 19:31

Thanks for the tip! I myself went to Sears today and found a really nice Torx set of sockets, in sizes up to T50. That oughta do it. Now I can take the whole mother apart.

Now, hopefully, the spark plugs are under that little cover...