what size socket on the top of fuel rail

MevagisseyMedic · 7th December 2014, 20:12

Hi all, can somebody tell me what size socket is needed for removing those small screws holding down the electrics that goes to the diesel injectors.

Many Thanks in advance.

trikey · 7th December 2014, 20:37

It's a female torx can't remember the size, but a small pair of mole grips removes them fine!

2Diesels · 7th December 2014, 20:42

There's 2 different sizes, the larger ones you can get with a 5mm socket IIRC

john o · 7th December 2014, 20:46

I've just had mine off this week and its a size 3 star socket machine mart have them in stock....hope this helps

MevagisseyMedic · 7th December 2014, 21:12

Thanks John o, I was hoping the Star socket would have started with a E followed by 2 numbers. I was hoping to get a single socket rather than a set.......... I know what you lot are thinking, tight and *** might come in to it.

john o · 7th December 2014, 22:06

That's right e3 is the size as far as I know you can buy them singly

Jules · 7th December 2014, 22:19

There were 3 different sizes used over the years Col !!
BMW must have lost the plot over time. Plus it's way over engineered just to hold a few cables in place :0

BigRuss · 7th December 2014, 22:23

Beat me to it Jules, yes there's definately 3 different sizes used that I've come across

Also 3 different sized fixings for the immobiliser too

Russ

Arctic · 8th December 2014, 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by MevagisseyMedic

Hi all, can somebody tell me what size socket is needed for removing those small screws holding down the electrics that goes to the diesel injectors.

Many Thanks in advance.

That will be 5mm most times but as stated 3 different sizes where used, case of just trying to see what small socket fits I think I used a 3.5mm once Arctic.

They do not need to be over tightened you might also want to change the T pieces for brass ones

7th December 2014, 20:12	#1
MevagisseyMedic Avid contributor Rover 75 Club Tourer 2002 Auto Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mevagissey, Cornwall Posts: 234 Thanks: 19 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	what size socket on the top of fuel rail Hi all, can somebody tell me what size socket is needed for removing those small screws holding down the electrics that goes to the diesel injectors. Many Thanks in advance.

7th December 2014, 20:37	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	It's a female torx can't remember the size, but a small pair of mole grips removes them fine! __________________ Lest we forget..

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john o Regular poster rover 75 cdt tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Coventry Posts: 53 Thanks: 22 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I've just had mine off this week and its a size 3 star socket machine mart have them in stock....hope this helps __________________ Membership number :-237 Pierburg maf + synergy box..OH YES!! Ecu drains sorted New clutch new high pressure fuel pump new rear springs ( empty wallet )

7th December 2014, 22:06	#6
john o Regular poster rover 75 cdt tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Coventry Posts: 53 Thanks: 22 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	That's right e3 is the size as far as I know you can buy them singly __________________ Membership number :-237 Pierburg maf + synergy box..OH YES!! Ecu drains sorted New clutch new high pressure fuel pump new rear springs ( empty wallet )

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Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	There were 3 different sizes used over the years Col !! BMW must have lost the plot over time. Plus it's way over engineered just to hold a few cables in place :0 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

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2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	There's 2 different sizes, the larger ones you can get with a 5mm socket IIRC

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MevagisseyMedic Avid contributor Rover 75 Club Tourer 2002 Auto Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mevagissey, Cornwall Posts: 234 Thanks: 19 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	Thanks John o, I was hoping the Star socket would have started with a E followed by 2 numbers. I was hoping to get a single socket rather than a set.......... I know what you lot are thinking, tight and *** might come in to it.

7th December 2014, 22:23	#8
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Beat me to it Jules, yes there's definately 3 different sizes used that I've come across Also 3 different sized fixings for the immobiliser too Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.