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11-17-2009, 02:05 PM

maximashift

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cap bolt size

hello i need some help fast . what size torque is the cap and rotor cover bolt 2001 blazer

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11-17-2009, 02:07 PM

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Just snug it up with a nut driver......... :/

11-17-2009, 02:08 PM

maximashift

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no what size bolt is it to take it off

11-17-2009, 02:56 PM

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Should be a 7mm or a 1/4" .

11-18-2009, 07:45 AM

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I think what he is asking is what size torx fits the screws.
T-15 I think but I'm not positive.

11-18-2009, 08:21 AM

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Ive never done a tune up in a 4.3 that involved torx bits.......But Ive only worked on 96 and older ones

11-18-2009, 04:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 86Blazer327

Ive never done a tune up in a 4.3 that involved torx bits.......But Ive only worked on 96 and older ones

I recently did a cap & rotor on a 96 4.3. Both had torx screws.

11-18-2009, 04:25 PM

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The rotor button doesnt even have screws...... Cap will depend on the brand. Im not tring to get into a pissing contest. Ive got a 96 Jimmy rotting away in my drivway with 7mm screws in the cap

11-18-2009, 06:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 86Blazer327

The rotor button doesnt even have screws...... Cap will depend on the brand. Im not tring to get into a pissing contest. Ive got a 96 Jimmy rotting away in my drivway with 7mm screws in the cap

I can't tell you what your rotor was like but I know mine has torx screws holding it on. I guess I should have just thrown them away.