The bit itself's 6 inches, the extension's another 7. IF you know of something 15 inches or longer, point me in that direction, it might help. Haven't found anything longer other than a long reach TORX screwdriver. But the problem still is the bit either hits the cylinder heads, the supercharger snout, get's stuck in the tight gaps, can't really get a long straight bit in at a 45 degree angle with everything in the way.

 

Well, my mechanic uses Snap-On . You know, the one that mechanics blame when they charge you $150 an hour. So, if you try them just remember to take along a lot of money.

Harbor Freight might have longer ones or perhaps you know a mechanic that can loan you one.

On a side note and not meaning to get personal, do you take your engine apart and put it back together just for grins or do you just like punishment?

 

I do use Snap-On occasionally and my neighbor has a Cornwell Tools truck and I have a lot of mechanic friends, so I'll ask around to see what I can find. I've tried Amazon, which should have EVERYTHING and they didn't have anything longer than 150mm (6-inches same as mine). Milwaukee very common around here, and they didn't have anything longer than 6-inches either. Tried a long reach screwdriver but it either can't fit or the handle gets in the way. I don't have a bit longer because until now I've never had need for one.

As I've mentioned, I've worked on all of my vehicles for years and so it's quite easy for me to take things apart and put them back together and quickly. Especially helps to have the right tools as well as I've learned over the years.

 

Here is a set that is 12" long? Screw driver handles so might not work? Cheap enough to try?
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@GeorgeIII Went to visit my friend at the main dealer. He uses Matco and Snap-On. Longest he has is 6-inches. Double checked mine and it's actually 8-inches not including a 6-inch extension. He said good luck finding anything longer. Checked with Snap-On and they don't have anything longer than 6-inches.

 

I would buy those cheap 12" long Torx screw drivers I posted above and then cut off the screw driver handle off and weld a cheap HF 1/4" adapter on it? Heck you could just grind the end of the steel rod square and put a vice-grip on it?
The set of 6 is only $22.
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Jahummer,

I am afraid I can't help you right now but will contact my mechanic in a few days and ask specifically what tool and brand he used.

 

I've thought about doing just that!

 

Here ya go buddy

 

Many thanks. Looks like a Gearwrench screwdriver? How long is it?

 

The torx piece still looks to be 6” (if the tape is at the end) that is then attached to an adapter. Your issue is still with the adapter hitting if I understood your problem

 

How are yall having trouble? It is very easy with that setup.