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Old 12-29-2021, 09:21 AM   #1
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thermostat housing Torx socket size

can someone please tell me the torx size socket I will need to remove the bolts from my 2012 cruze thermostat housing , I am old school 66 yoa and this is the first time I have ran into the torx scokets ,before I buy a set I want to make sure I get the right size

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Re: thermostat housing Torx socket size

Here'a a write up.https://www.cruzetalk.com/threads/ho...t-1-8l.105289/
Another video I saw guy used 5/16th socket.
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Re: thermostat housing Torx socket size

thanks for the information but I'm still looking
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Old 01-02-2022, 07:33 AM   #4
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Re: thermostat housing Torx socket size

Why not stop by your friendly auto parts store, and borrow a couple of these tools to check for the right size? Then buy the one you need… Or buy an entire set that covers the one that you need.
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If you have a Harbor Freight close by. They take returns no questions asked.
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Re: thermostat housing Torx socket size

Thank you for all the information
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