Post by: Bishops Finger on March 07, 2009, 04:19:09 PM
Some have got rounded whist trying to undo them..
What sizes are they so I can source replacements...
Post by: Nosebolt on March 07, 2009, 04:39:30 PM
i did have a few the same, rounded out, i used a metric allen socket, just over size, with a 1/4 drive and hammered it into the damaged torx socket.
Post by: The Smiths on March 07, 2009, 10:12:38 PM
Post by: wildwood on March 07, 2009, 10:32:15 PM
Torx turned ok but so did nut on other side ended up with roll cage removal windscreen down and dashboard loosening to get speakers out to get hand and wrench down there..... 4 hrs of toil to release 4 torx bolts and replace.
Windscreen ones not too bad had to take them out to replace screen so brutalising the bastard was not an issue still had to drill 2 out tho. Best done under cover and in the warm.........!
Post by: ferretjuggler on March 08, 2009, 12:58:58 AM
First reply I got stated " the man who invented torx bolts should be killed!"
A bit reactionary, but I'm inclined to agree in principle.
I'm thinking about using normal hex head bolts with conical washers/spacers under 'em on my screen hinges.
Post by: Sugarwitch on March 08, 2009, 12:37:49 PM
Post by: Nosebolt on March 08, 2009, 12:38:30 PM
Quote from: "ferretjuggler"
I posted a thread on the IFSJA forum (or was it the 4WD Hardware forum?) with exactly the same title.
First reply I got stated " the man who invented torx bolts should be killed!"
A bit reactionary, but I'm inclined to agree in principle.
I'm thinking about using normal hex head bolts with conical washers/spacers under 'em on my screen hinges.
my local stainless steel bolt shop (yes we do have them here) does countersunk imperial bolts with hex socket heads @ 40p each
Post by: Bishops Finger on March 08, 2009, 06:27:26 PM
Thanx for the input...
Post by: Bishops Finger on March 09, 2009, 12:42:01 AM
Post by: gazjeep on March 09, 2009, 08:02:59 AM
Post by: Bishops Finger on March 10, 2009, 10:37:44 PM