Thread: Idler bolt size
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Old 27th March 2022, 15:14   #6
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Originally Posted by vitesse View Post
... I can't find a suitable tool for the auxiliary idler. Could someone please tell me the size of the bolt? I've got some large torx on 1/2" sockets but there's no room, need perhaps a 3/8?
It's a Torx 55 Mike and you're right about the access. I bought a stubby Snap-On bit 3/8 in. drive. I hope this is the answer you're looking for.

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