what bolt head is this?

Glen e · 01-08-2016, 10:26 AM

On the V6 engine cover - is this a security torx head?

GTIanZ28 · 01-08-2016, 10:52 AM

No clue....never seen it before. I used a torx head socket to get it out. Wasn't exactly the correct fit but it worked.

Glen e · 01-08-2016, 11:22 AM

exactly what I'm gonna do...thanks....Ive never seen this before too....LOL

Jason@JacFab · 01-08-2016, 08:00 PM

Sometimes those were used on the bottom of the LFX intake manifold. There are a couple bits you could buy that might work, Triangle, or maybe a Tri-Groove...

I've stripped them out a couple times using a torx bit.

Usually what I do is take a flat blade screw driver, put one end into the point on the triangle, and the other end will go into the slot.

Glen e · 01-08-2016, 08:06 PM

Thanks.....got it with a torx , but i will replace with hex stainless then flat black it soon....

chris227 · 02-13-2016, 01:36 AM

A CR-V4 is the best fitting, non striping security bit to use.

cellsafemode · 02-14-2016, 04:16 PM

Hah.. i just asked this question on the external/internal appearance mod forum. Trying to take my cover off to paint it and saw this bolt and was like....WTF.

01-08-2016, 10:26 AM	#1
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	what bolt head is this? On the V6 engine cover - is this a security torx head? __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-08-2016, 10:52 AM	#2
GTIanZ28 Drives: 2016 V6 RS Camaro 6MT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,102	No clue....never seen it before. I used a torx head socket to get it out. Wasn't exactly the correct fit but it worked. __________________ Summit White 2LT RS V6 ZN2 NPP m6 khalihari interior. Order placed 9/26/15 - Picked up 12/17/15!

01-08-2016, 11:22 AM	#3
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	exactly what I'm gonna do...thanks....Ive never seen this before too....LOL __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-08-2016, 08:06 PM	#5
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Thanks.....got it with a torx , but i will replace with hex stainless then flat black it soon.... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-08-2016, 08:00 PM	#4
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	Sometimes those were used on the bottom of the LFX intake manifold. There are a couple bits you could buy that might work, Triangle, or maybe a Tri-Groove... I've stripped them out a couple times using a torx bit. Usually what I do is take a flat blade screw driver, put one end into the point on the triangle, and the other end will go into the slot.

02-13-2016, 01:36 AM	#6
chris227 Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sherman,Texas Posts: 844	A CR-V4 is the best fitting, non striping security bit to use.

02-14-2016, 04:16 PM	#7
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	Hah.. i just asked this question on the external/internal appearance mod forum. Trying to take my cover off to paint it and saw this bolt and was like....WTF.

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