MAF screw removal tool? - 1982-1993 Mustang GT Registry Message Board

Bill_Laird's86GT · 03-12-2006, 02:45 PM

I want to take the screws out of my MAF and clean the element. There is a special screw that holds them in. Does a regular parts store have this small star tool with the center hole? Unless I can clean it another way, I guess I need that special little tool to remove it from the casing.

Thanks Bill

93 Wht GT · 03-12-2006, 07:00 PM

Hey Bill,
It is a Torx screw that holds down the MAF meter. Don't remember the #size of the torx bit, but these screws are an anti-tamper Torx. That is why you see a center hole in the middle of the screw. Not too sure if a regualr auto parts store will carry this item, but try anyways. Had to pull out my C&L box for my 73mm to confirm this and luckily this kit included this special torx bit. Too bad you are on the other side of the Country. Otherwise, you are welcome to use mine.

Good Luck!

Rick

slickshift · 03-13-2006, 01:20 PM

I always break out the Dremel, cut a slot in the head of the screw and turn it into a "flat head" screw

Bill_Laird's86GT · 03-13-2006, 02:27 PM

I forgot all about that trick, I have just the dremel in mind

Thanks for the insight.

Bill

GTat60 · 03-13-2006, 08:59 PM

Bill!! Ya can buy a cheapie {Chinese} set of Torx sockets, from smaller than the one you need, to the size that removes door strikers and seat belt through-bolts for under $10 at any auto parts store, Wal-Mart, you name it.

Mike

Shagmail · 03-14-2006, 11:01 AM

Bill if you promise to send it back I will mail you mine that came with my CandL. Let me know.

shag

P.S. I think its available from grainger or Hagermyer (however its spelled).

93 Wht GT · 03-14-2006, 11:30 PM

Hey Shag!
Yup, we've got them. I work for Grainger, but we are only business to business sales.

Rick

03-12-2006, 02:45 PM	#1
Bill_Laird's86GT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wendell NC Posts: 3,872	MAF screw removal tool? I want to take the screws out of my MAF and clean the element. There is a special screw that holds them in. Does a regular parts store have this small star tool with the center hole? Unless I can clean it another way, I guess I need that special little tool to remove it from the casing. Thanks Bill

03-12-2006, 07:00 PM	#2
93 Wht GT 2009 Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,221	Hey Bill, It is a Torx screw that holds down the MAF meter. Don't remember the #size of the torx bit, but these screws are an anti-tamper Torx. That is why you see a center hole in the middle of the screw. Not too sure if a regualr auto parts store will carry this item, but try anyways. Had to pull out my C&L box for my 73mm to confirm this and luckily this kit included this special torx bit. Too bad you are on the other side of the Country. Otherwise, you are welcome to use mine. Good Luck! Rick Last edited by 93 Wht GT; 03-12-2006 at 07:09 PM..

03-13-2006, 01:20 PM	#3
slickshift Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Posts: 354	I always break out the Dremel, cut a slot in the head of the screw and turn it into a "flat head" screw __________________ '86 GT that technically doesn't exist Rear speaker grill-less and butchered for 6x9s With Accessory Reserve Load springs Accessory Reserve Load Springs...Whooo Hooo! The Last Four Eye

03-14-2006, 11:01 AM	#6
Shagmail Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Memphis Tn. Posts: 304	Special Torx Bill if you promise to send it back I will mail you mine that came with my CandL. Let me know. shag P.S. I think its available from grainger or Hagermyer (however its spelled).

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03-13-2006, 02:27 PM	#4
Bill_Laird's86GT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wendell NC Posts: 3,872	I forgot all about that trick, I have just the dremel in mind Thanks for the insight. Bill

03-13-2006, 08:59 PM	#5
GTat60 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 159	Bill!! Ya can buy a cheapie {Chinese} set of Torx sockets, from smaller than the one you need, to the size that removes door strikers and seat belt through-bolts for under $10 at any auto parts store, Wal-Mart, you name it. Mike

03-14-2006, 11:30 PM	#7
93 Wht GT 2009 Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,221	Hey Shag! Yup, we've got them. I work for Grainger, but we are only business to business sales. Rick