Mass air flow sensor torx removal but?

ReefBlue1994 · February 9th, 2012, 11:10 PM

Where can I get a torx bit that will remove my mass air flow sensor?i have torx buts but it looks as if ford made a factory unique tool for removing this.those bastards.

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ryanw · February 9th, 2012, 11:21 PM

Why do you want to remove it ?

I think if you take a torx screw driver and drill a hole in the middle of it, it should work, but again i dont know why you would want to remove it

ReefBlue1994 · February 10th, 2012, 10:55 AM

To clean the wires in it,and the sensor.

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ryanw · February 10th, 2012, 11:15 AM

That not how you clean it.

You need maff cleaner, you spray it in side of the housing.

Theres a senser that inside, and you just spray it out a few times, and let it dry

ryanw · February 10th, 2012, 11:22 AM

This what your trying to clean, the inside of your maff may look a little different, i just pulled a picture from some random site.

Use maff cleaner not carb cleaner, and dont touch the sensor with any thing, there fragile

FastStang91Lx · February 10th, 2012, 12:08 PM

It's a security torx bit.

nolife · February 10th, 2012, 12:18 PM

I removed mine to clean it, you don't have to but it you have full access to it. I have some cheap 100 piece security bit set from Harbor Freight for like $7 years ago. Enough different types of bits to work on most "security" screws

http://www.harborfreight.com/100-pie...set-91310.html

FastStang91Lx · February 10th, 2012, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by nolife

I have some cheap 100 piece security bit set from Harbor Freight for like $7. Enough different types of bits to work on most "security" screws

Damn, that's cheap. I was in a pinch when I needed one and bought my set from NAPA. Wasn't so cheap! I wish there was a harbor freight near me.

steedamatt · February 10th, 2012, 12:35 PM

They are called tamper proof torx bits. Sears sells them. Even Harbor Freight may have them as nolife said.

e3sean · February 10th, 2012, 01:10 PM

the bits are sold most everywhere. ive even seen them in the $5 tool bin at big lots.. they are uausally just a bit not a whole screwdriver

pelley · February 10th, 2012, 02:17 PM

I got my security hole torx set for $7 at Lowes btw they're nice to have. The ignition siwtch is also a security hole torx as well so its not a bad idea to pick a set up.

Cam36 · February 12th, 2012, 10:17 PM

We sell a gear wrench set at advance auto, but it's like 30 bucks....lifetime replacement though! Haga

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February 9th, 2012, 11:10 PM	#1
ReefBlue1994 Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wfalls, Texas Posts: 344 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mass air flow sensor torx removal but? Where can I get a torx bit that will remove my mass air flow sensor?i have torx buts but it looks as if ford made a factory unique tool for removing this.those bastards. Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 1993 Mustang GT (Reef Blue on platinum) 105k Miles, still strong. BBK CAI Dual Flowmasters Hurst Shortshifter Smog Delete Gatorback pulleys. FULL LED Tailights NEWEST ADDITION: Eaton M90 supercharger kit

February 9th, 2012, 11:21 PM	#2
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	Why do you want to remove it ? I think if you take a torx screw driver and drill a hole in the middle of it, it should work, but again i dont know why you would want to remove it __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

February 10th, 2012, 10:55 AM	#3
ReefBlue1994 Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wfalls, Texas Posts: 344 iTrader: 0 reviews	To clean the wires in it,and the sensor. Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 1993 Mustang GT (Reef Blue on platinum) 105k Miles, still strong. BBK CAI Dual Flowmasters Hurst Shortshifter Smog Delete Gatorback pulleys. FULL LED Tailights NEWEST ADDITION: Eaton M90 supercharger kit

February 10th, 2012, 11:15 AM	#4
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	That not how you clean it. You need maff cleaner, you spray it in side of the housing. Theres a senser that inside, and you just spray it out a few times, and let it dry __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

February 10th, 2012, 11:22 AM	#5
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	This what your trying to clean, the inside of your maff may look a little different, i just pulled a picture from some random site. Use maff cleaner not carb cleaner, and dont touch the sensor with any thing, there fragile __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

February 10th, 2012, 12:08 PM	#6
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	It's a security torx bit. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

February 10th, 2012, 12:18 PM	#7
nolife MM Fanatic 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,057 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I removed mine to clean it, you don't have to but it you have full access to it. I have some cheap 100 piece security bit set from Harbor Freight for like $7 years ago. Enough different types of bits to work on most "security" screws http://www.harborfreight.com/100-pie...set-91310.html __________________

February 10th, 2012, 12:35 PM	#9
steedamatt Regular Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 319 iTrader: 0 reviews	They are called tamper proof torx bits. Sears sells them. Even Harbor Freight may have them as nolife said. __________________ Mustang Performance Products Sign up for our Newsletter

February 10th, 2012, 01:10 PM	#10
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,609 iTrader: 0 reviews	the bits are sold most everywhere. ive even seen them in the $5 tool bin at big lots.. they are uausally just a bit not a whole screwdriver __________________

February 10th, 2012, 02:17 PM	#11
pelley Enthusiast 1993 Mustang LX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Medina Ohio Posts: 683 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got my security hole torx set for $7 at Lowes btw they're nice to have. The ignition siwtch is also a security hole torx as well so its not a bad idea to pick a set up.

February 12th, 2012, 10:17 PM	#12
Cam36 Regular Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 reviews	We sell a gear wrench set at advance auto, but it's like 30 bucks....lifetime replacement though! Haga Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app

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