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Old 22-08-2007, 09:20 PM   #1
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I cant get a set to undo my steering wheel. does anyone know where a can get a set of these screw drivers?

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Old 22-08-2007, 09:33 PM   #2
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as far as i know, repco and ect sell them.
However i just used a screw driver notch taken out the middle. Brought a set of 5 for a couple of bucks and modified it with a grinder and hacksaw. Had to do it a couple of time as the outside broke a few time, but i reckon better than the price of the socket.

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Old 22-08-2007, 09:33 PM   #3
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Try this:
http://www.hobbytools.com.au/prod169.htm
I don't have that particular set so I can't really comment on them

Or try Blackwoods, but don't bother with Repco they will want an arm and a leg
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Old 22-08-2007, 09:35 PM   #4
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Oh, sorry are you refering to the airbag or the steering wheel?
For the airbag go to bunnings they sell a security set. It doesn't have the 5 sided security torx but it does have a flat blade with notch removed that is perfect.
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Old 23-08-2007, 08:12 AM   #5
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I cant get a set to undo my steering wheel. does anyone know where a can get a set of these screw drivers?
mate do a search on torx bits and you will come up with heaps of stuff some bloke on here have bought them from covenrty, repco, and so on but do a search first.
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Old 23-08-2007, 08:39 AM   #6
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Repco sell them. Part number 70930 brand is ABW I think.
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Old 23-08-2007, 08:55 AM   #7
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The centre of the steering wheel has a bolt that requires a T50 torx bit. I bought one from a specialist tool store (like glenfords). The bit fits onto a 3/8th drive ratchet. Cost about $10 just for the one bit though.
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Old 23-08-2007, 10:30 PM   #8
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I just came from Bunnings in Chirnside Park (Vic) and they sell Kingcrome ones there for $19 a set.
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I cant get a set to undo my steering wheel. does anyone know where a can get a set of these screw drivers?
I assume you mean the 5 sided torx plus bits to remove the airbag. The 6 sided standard torx bits are available at almost any tool shop. I've used both the notched screwdriver (actually, I think I was the first on here to "invent" it as such, and the proper bit. The proper bit is obviously easier, but the notched screwdriver works as long as you take it very slowly.
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