Armrest torx (or similar) bolt size?!

[former member]

Arrrghhh!! Thought I'd try and fit my Seatskinz covers, thought my massive Halfords Professional 250 piece tool set would have the right driver, turns out it doesn't (an 8mm allen key fits but slips).
Anyone know what size/type the bolt is? I need to order the correct one.
More delays....
This is starting to get on my nerves....

 

[BiTurbo]

Its a spline tool. I had to use a tool for head bolts cant remember is it was a 12 or a 14. Some can be very tight. So get the correct tool.

 

[former member]

Thanks. I think it's an M10 spline but not sure.

 

[BiTurbo]

Its definitely not a 10 fella. Without looking, but I will check and confirm when I get home for you. But I'm thinking its a M14 spline..

 

[former member]

I might pop into my local(ish) tool centre and try a few; looks like I might have to buy a small set though. To add to my "used only once" selection of random tools!

 

[BiTurbo]

If you was local fella, you could just pop by. No worries

 

[former member]

If you was local fella, you could just pop by. No worries

That's where Cornwall isn't so handy; it's too far from any civilisation sometimes! But thanks.

 

[BiTurbo]

If it wasn't so near to Christmas fella, would be in my bus, spanner in hand and on my way....

 

[former member]

If it wasn't so near to Christmas fella, would be in my bus, spanner in hand and on my way....

A very kind thought! Do shout if you head this way on holiday; would be good to see your van (and you of course!)!

 

[BiTurbo]

Thanks fella will definitely let you now if you're i'm Cornwall bound. Have checked the spline is M10 ok.

 

[former member]

Seatskinz are going to lend me theirs (by post) I'm in no hurry so that'll save me a few quid.

 

[Roadrunner]

Its a spline tool. I had to use a tool for head bolts cant remember is it was a 12 or a 14. Some can be very tight. So get the correct tool.

Looks like a torx with an hole it in. You can get sets of them with both type in the box
https://www.amazon.co.uk/DeWalt-Pro...81572337&sr=1-7&keywords=torx+screwdriver+set
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarke-CHT...sr=1-2&keywords=torx+spline+square+drive++set
https://www.amazon.co.uk/PCE-EXTRA-...1572503&sr=1-3&keywords=torx+/+spline+key+set

 

[BiTurbo]

Seatskinz are going to lend me theirs (by post) I'm in no hurry so that'll save me a few quid.

Result, awesome..