Rocker Cover removal

[hermi500]

Hello,

does anybody know what kind of tool is required to remove the rocker cover bolts and where i can get it?


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Thanks

[tvr5000]

Its just a socket. Cant remember the proper name for it, but they're also hexagonal. Take a look at you socket set. I ended up knocking a standard crappy socket onto the bolt and this did it for me.

[GreenV8S]

It's an 8mm spline drive. The outer points are a fraction over 8mm so you can usually find a slightly loose 1/4" drive 8mm socket to fit. You can get the proper socket to fit, or various places will sell you a set of replacement stainless cap head screws for a few quid.

[TVR keith]

Got mine in halfords

[TvrToe]

It's an 8mm 12 point socket, similar to a ring spanner in that there are twice as many points as a standard hex socket. You'll need a long series socket to clear the rocker cover on the bolts towards the inside of the engine. I bought a single socket from a car spares shop. £4ish.

[hermi500]

Thanks to all,

i try to get one

regards Hermann

[GreenV8S]

TvrToe said:

It's an 8mm 12 point socket, similar to a ring spanner in that there are twice as many points as a standard hex socket.

What you're describing is a bi-hex socket. The bolts are not actually hex headed, they are a 6 point 8mm spline. You can just about get a loose 8mm hex socket to fit, but it's not the right tool for the job. The right tool is an 8mm spline socket.