All I wanted to do was pull my MAF sensor and clean it. There are 4 “security” Torx head screws holding it in. Those are no problem - (I’ve been meaning to get a set anyway).
The one that is a problem is the one head that is filled in with the hardened black goo (epoxy?)
I have to guess that there is a smart way to deal with this - but I don’t know what it is. As I understand it MAF sensors are fairly delicate instruments so I don’t want to beat the hell out the unit.
Is this stuff typical, and is there a solvent or something that will soften it up for removal?
I had thought of taking out the Dremel with a cutting head, and cutting myself a slot for a plain old fashioned screwdriver (since I will likely replace the screw either way).
Anyway, before I started acting like a hack I figured I’d try to find out if there is a “right” way to do it.
I would try a instrument like a dental pick. Are you sure they are “security” torx? (with a post in the center)
Got a soldering iron/gun? That’s what you use to burn out the anti-tamper compound.
Tester
See - I knew someone would know. I do have a soldering iron & I’ll let you all know how it turns out. Thanks!