93 12v V6 Head bolt size/type?

[Chris Semple]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of David Vander Schaaf

> Does anyone know what size and type the head bolts are on
> these motors? They look like a 6 pointed star.  And, where is the best
> place to buy the special socket needed for these bolts?
> TIA
> Dave - Grand Rapids, MI
> '90 90q 20v
> '93 90s - with a sick engine.

Hi Dave, they're a neat reverse torx kinda setup. E14 size. I'm using a
SnapOn socket(FLE140A) for them, just make sure it's seated squarely before
applying force. I rounded one off once, and it took a bagful of tricks to
get that cyl head off!

-Cheers
-Chris Semple
Concord NH
'87 4000q, w/beat BBS
   '84 4000tq w/Fuchs
      '93 E350 w/steels