Thread: Special tool

Hey guys,

i just got this used livi new grind today and the scales are very
loose. Where does one find tool to tighthen the
scales?

Thx

jf

They are normally a T-6 torx...
Most hardware stores will have a small multi-tool that has mini drivers on it, mine has a T-5, T-6, T-7, and a few sizes of mini philip's and slotted's on it.. IIRC it was about $8 at Home Depot

The patern looks like a little star

Like gssixgun said, if it looks like that it's a torx bit.

Ok and that should be accessible at an hardware store?

Yeah, or an auto parts store or anywhere that has a tool section. Remember the size that gssixgun previously stated. It will probably be cheapest on one of those little multi-tools.

I have a set at home, but im not sure exactly what it is. I believe they are regular allenkeys. When i tried to use it on my dovo, it just striped the hell out of it

That's a pretty common mistake in the auto business. Often new mechanics or mechanics that haven't dealt with torx drive bolts will try to use a regular allen socket; you saw first hand what usually happens. If there isn't enough grip left to be had with a T6, you could try "persuading" a T7 bit in and hope that grabs. If that doesn't work it will probably have to be drilled out and replaced, or you will just have to live with it being a little loose.

Oh, I just saw that you did that on your Dovo. Getting the correct bit will keep the livi from stripping. When you look at the 2 different tools side by side you will see a huge difference in shape.

Would it say torx
on it

Yes, but normally they are marked T- (size)