Torx & Spline

sylonien · Post by **sylonien** » Tue Sep 28, 2004 2:39 am

What is the difference between a torx screwdriver and a spline one? And which one should I get to take the interior out of the Polo? I mean like the door panel bits, etc.

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Tue Sep 28, 2004 9:52 am

I'd suggest you get a couple of Torx screwdrivers, in different sizes, to be prepared. In addition, find some Philips head screwdrivers or bits as well.

The Polo's interior is held in place with the above type screws...

sylonien · Post by **sylonien** » Tue Sep 28, 2004 4:23 pm

Well got some from Homebase today. I was just wondering 'cos I remember reading through those PDF's on this section and it mentioned about "spline" screwdrivers.

I've got T10, T15, T20 and T25.

toXXin · Post by **toXXin** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 10:53 pm

Splines are different to torx, so don't use torx sockets to undo spline bolts (I've done it before and it stopped my interior coming out)

A good spline set costs Â£15 with a lifetime warranty. Mine was a 42 piece set.

sylonien · Post by **sylonien** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 12:21 am

Oookay, well where did you get that from then? Sounds pretty cool/cheap.

toXXin · Post by **toXXin** » Sat Oct 02, 2004 9:57 am

I got mine from my local dealer, who happens to supply Sealey tools.

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 9:05 am

talking about these DIY tools, i was wondering what tool is needed to take off the front and rear lower (black parts) bumpers of the polo 9n? its not a philips head and it looks like a small "star".

Cheers

sylonien · Post by **sylonien** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 4:26 pm

That's the one we've been talking about - the Torx screwdrivers mate.

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 10:37 am

cheers

im really new to these terms

sylonien · Post by **sylonien** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 7:26 pm

That's okay mate, a week ago I didn't know what Torx was either.