Cam shaft gear socket size

[AdzventureXR]

Does anyone know size of socket required for cam gear bolts. Photo is showing bolts, not my head lol. Getting ready tools and would like to order ahead of time. Thanks.

[Antares]

When I did mine I remember being buggered at seeing that. There ain't no way you're getting a socket in there with the camshafts in the engine, not easily anyway, maybe with a 3/8 or smaller socket. Torque is actually not that high and I managed to use the ring end of a 9(???)mm 12 point spanner without damaging the bolts at all.

[AdzventureXR]

FYI it was E8 torx socket. Torque is 19nm

[Antares]

Originally Posted by AdzventureXR

FYI it was E8 torx socket. Torque is 19nm

Fair enough, i assume you had no trouble with access then? looking to see the results 

[AdzventureXR]

Originally Posted by Antares

Fair enough, i assume you had no trouble with access then? looking to see the results 

Need to lock first bolts then rotate to torque. But wrench is good option to hold position prior to torquing them