Going to start with the ABS module

454cid · Post by **454cid** » 30 May 2022, 03:47

My car needs the ABS module rebuilt. I think I'm going to pull it, and get my original rebuilt rather than doing an exchange. I just like the idea of keeping the original since this is a low mile car.

First things first..... the E-Torx socket. Before I start ordering, where else to we have E-torx on our cars? I'm wondering if I should buy a whole set, or just the E5. I've never even seen an external Torx, so I'm a bit leery of buying a whole set to only use the E5 once. On the other hand, if they're sprinkled around the car, It wouldn't be bad to have the sockets on hand.

Maybe I should try the hex socket first, as I've read a few people have removed the screws with that..... my car is rust free so maybe they'll come out as easily as my O2 sensor did.

I kind if like the idea of replacing the E-Torx with Allen head, but if these come out super easily, it may be pointless.....I had zero issues with the regular Torx thermostat bolts so I kept them.

Next question, is area uncovered by the module being removed sensitive to dirt/water? I drive the car 100 miles daily, and I could park it while waiting on the module, but I'd rather not, due to the cost of gas and ride quality..... the truck rides rough, and a 454 uses a LOT of gas.

....The lights being on, and the false abs activation are getting annoying, so I'm kinda itching to get this done, now.

Post by **abscate** » 30 May 2022, 09:00

Pm me your address and I’ll send you the stainless hex bolts to replace.

Get a cheap,e5 at harbor fright to get them off. You can asget a hex head to fit ‘pretty well’, I don’t remember the size

Etorx used in the wheel bearing hubs, too. Don’t go cheap on thst one. Those bolts will break cheap tools

Post by **BlackBart** » 30 May 2022, 10:10

The only place I’ve seen them was BMW bellhousing bolts. There were three sizes so we bought a set.

Post by **abscate** » 30 May 2022, 10:12

All over BMW

Front suspension, axle shaft bolts, driveshafts, guibo

It’s a great fastener. Torque is all in compression. Almost impossible to break the heads

Post by **scot850** » 30 May 2022, 11:02

If you have your ABS module re-built by our friend Matty Moo at Mid-West ABS he supplies and E5 Torx socket for you to remove the module. As he supplies for a small cost a unit in advance of yours being returned as a core.

Neil.

Post by **volvolugnut** » 30 May 2022, 12:25

Mercedes likes to use them everywhere. I bought a set when I encountered the first use on my 2001 Mercedes.
volvolugnut

454cid · Post by **454cid** » 30 May 2022, 13:34

I just ordered a 1/4" drive flex head ratchet, and will buy the sockets from Harbor Freight. I didn't think HF would have E-torx, figuring they were too specialized.

Post by **BlackBart** » 30 May 2022, 13:47

Just don't ask for Whitworths!

https://mossmotoring.com/whitworth-system/

Post by **ZionXIX** » 31 May 2022, 06:42

The doors have an E torx bolt at the hinge.

Post by **foggydogg** » 31 May 2022, 09:39

+1 on the door hinge, and the set screw holding the moldex wire plug at the door pillar as well, as I recall.
I bought my set on Amazon (don't forget to use matthews' link); I don't remember if the HF set goes down that far; a quick search showed one set with Innies, but it only goes down to E6. My suggestion would be to get the right bit. While using a tiny metric hex socket may be tempting, if you strip the head trying to get it off, it becomes a whole 'nuther sport.