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Olegs855R
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Post by Olegs855R »

The two tools are completely different animals. Torx is a brand name basically and it is a six point. the pentalobe is a 5 point (obviously) and therefore not a torx (6 point). So there is no such animal as a T25 Torx 5 point. Torx security bits have a hole in the tip of the tool that corresponds with a pin in the center of the Torx fastener.
I have a bunch of pentalobe bits that I NEVER use so if you PM me your address I’ll just send them to you. I retired with a bunch of shop supplied stuff so no skin off my nose. Let me know

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Post by 454cid »

I didn't know Volvo used the 5 point bits. I think mine are Philips, but I haven't looked for awhile. I did have to buy a set of the 5 point "torx" bits for my Cadillac's MAF sensor.... only to pull it, to find an already pretty clean sensor. That was the first and only time I've ever run into them.

It's nice having the right tool, when the manufacturer uses weird fasteners to prevent "tampering". Years ago, I disassembled an IBM PC power supply that was assembled with security Torx screws. Didn't slow me down at all. The usual work around for people was to break the center stud (they're brittle) and use regular Torx bits.
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