Torx screw removal?

2008 SCION TC
219,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LEO END
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I'm trying to change the head gasket on the car but the torx screw that's holding the engine block what budge every time I try to unscrew them it's eating the screw instead of unscrew it.
Dec 24, 2022 at 1:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Although a torx will fit, the bolt head requires a 10 mm bi-hexagon wrench. It has more blades than a torx and will prevent it from stripping the bolt.

If you have a pic of what is happening, upload it for me to see. Hopefully, I'll be able to provide suggestions

Let me know if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe
Dec 24, 2022 at 6:20 PM
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