Starter Help. Two unique bolts holding it on.

College94YJ · 01-30-2010, 03:39 PM

I'm trying to change the starter on my jeep, But I found two bolts that aren't hex head. They look like a reverse torx head or something. I've tried a 12 point socket and they slip on it and I don't want to risk stripping them.

Anyone know what these heads are called, and if there is a special socket or wrench for them?

**Leans93** · 01-30-2010, 03:43 PM

You will need female torx sockets to remove those. I got my set at Sears.

They are called external torx.

ZeroGravity · 01-30-2010, 03:52 PM

I would remove them with vice grips and replace with a standard 6-point hex head bolt. Assuming they come loose easy enough.

College94YJ · 01-30-2010, 03:54 PM

Thanks, I might have to make a trip tomorrow then. I live in the boonies.

Those two bolts are the ones holding it on right?

**Leans93** · 01-30-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by College94YJ

Thanks, I might have to make a trip tomorrow then. I live in the boonies.

Those two bolts are the ones holding it on right?

Yup external torx hold it up. One on each side going straight up into the block.

Jeeeeeeeeeeeeep · 01-30-2010, 04:09 PM

Famale torx size E-12.

College94YJ · 02-17-2010, 09:53 AM

Thanks for the help guys. It was just the solinoid that was bad. As of last week I'm up and running again.