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Socket or wrench for differential cover bolts

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Hi all, maybe a dumb question, the bolts for the rear differential cover appear to be a s splined design. I have seen 12 point splines on flywheel bolts and some lug bolts. Is this a special tool or how do I source this? Thank you,
Tommy
 

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It’s an External Torx.
What he said. The regular torx bits have a T in front of the #, as in T-15, T-20, etc. the external ones have an E in front and harbor freight sells them. I had to buy a set to remove the exhaust manifold studs when I put long tube headers on my mustang.
 

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Thanks guys appreciate it.

Tommy
 

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What size is the External torx needed for the diff cover bolts? E-x?
 



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