Where to buy 40 Torx 7" extension bit (Thermostat job)?

Post by **abscate** » 29 Apr 2013, 19:22

Am I missing something ? Why don't you put a 1/4 inch extender on a standard T 40 bit?

Post by **burnout8488** » 29 Apr 2013, 20:20

Is this for the entire thermostat housing or just the neck that the upper radiator hose connects to??

Post by **erikv11** » 29 Apr 2013, 21:36

abscate wrote:Am I missing something ? Why don't you put a 1/4 inch extender on a standard T 40 bit?

The bulky housing around the T 40 bit won't fit, the space is limited. Try it.

burnout8488 wrote:Is this for the entire thermostat housing or just the neck that the upper radiator hose connects to??

It's technically the cover on the housing. The two bolts you access from putting the bit straight down. To take out the thermostat. Ah I see what you're saying - yes, the neck is what everyone is talking about.

Keep in mind this is a 10 year old thread, just got bumped ...

Post by **abscate** » 30 Apr 2013, 03:27

Older car, not clear from the OP exactly what year/model

Standard but works fine on my 1999 V70 T5

Thanks for the thread age warning Erik

Post by **rspi** » 30 Apr 2013, 05:32

I always use the standard bit with an extension without any problem.

Post by **cn90** » 30 Apr 2013, 05:35

Advance Auto Parts sells the Torx set for $10 (the long L-shaped Torx set).
Detail below:

---> https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... hp?t=50745

lcc014 · Post by **lcc014** » 30 Apr 2013, 13:33

I got mine from ebay, a used Snap-On long T40 bit as shown in the previous post. New Snap-On bit is a bit expensive so I looked at ebay.