Socket Type for Torx Bolts?

That depends how tight they are. If not too tight you might get away with that. I have and use torx sockets

 

The proper name for the socket is "inverted torx" I have a set made by Cornwell. MBE900 flywheel bolts are inverted torx.

 

Yup. I have a set of snappy inverted torx wrenches too.

Paccar started using them on engine mount bolts. E20 socket. Had to order that one.

Never been a fan of the spline sockets for the attempt at fits all.

 

You using a 12 point on a 6 point bolt

 

I use amazon prime. If I need a big socket or tool I don’t have when I’m working on truck I get what I need next day through amazon prime

 

At the risk of being sac religious in the mechanics section.
Harbor freight carriers them.
Even though I have always known them as inverted torx I think harbor freight calls them E torx.

 

I’m not going to lie, I have used a 6-point and 12-point socket on them before, but it was never quite right, and I had problems especially around exhaust systems. So I bought the snap-on inverted torx set.... and regretted it almost immediately..... and every week after till they were paid off..... But then again, I always leave that truck with a sunken heart....

The right socket is really handy to have though....

Ahhh the woes of mechanic’s... such a regretful creature...

 

I have a set of spline sockets I bought for some odd job (square head I think). They work well for inverse torx

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