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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 12:09 AM
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What size is the torx socket that holds the dipstick tube to the engine block on a 97 4.0 l? I need to order one because my dipstick handle broke off and now the dipstick stuck in the tube...

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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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You want to order a single torx bit vs a kit with several sizes?

You'll be better off with the kit as theres several sizes on the XJ.
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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Ya I ended up borowing the neighbours across the street, I stripped the head tho cause it was so damn tight. I ended up taking a hack saw to the bracket...
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by cherokee-90
Ya I ended up borowing the neighbours across the street, I stripped the head tho cause it was so damn tight. I ended up taking a hack saw to the bracket...
Maybe its pressed in. Chrysler has a thing about pressing in bolts and putting torx heads on them, just to throw you off. Im not 100% sure though because I have never had to take the dipstick tube off. Glad you got it off though.
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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I wish a good swift kick to the nuts to the engineers that decide to use Torx bolts instead of the normal kind.
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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I bought a set of ACE hardware torx for like 12bucks a few years ago, work great just get some cheapo ones.
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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You did specify torx socket. I thought you meant torx bit. Great. now I have to get a set of torx sockets too. lol. just get the set.
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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yeah the torx head was way to small for the size bolt it was..... It sucks I had to cut it off, Ill have to rig up a new braket now as the old one is zap strapped together, lol.

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