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Old Jul 12th, 2008, 10:24 AM     #1 (permalink)
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Suggestions on how to remove a stripped Torx bolt from my derby cover. I got 4 loose and the last one is so tight I twisted the Torx trying to get it loose. I'm afraid I might have stripped it a little because the Torx "spun" in the bolt head. Help??
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Old Jul 12th, 2008, 10:40 AM     #2 (permalink)
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Re: Stripped Torx
Are you sure your using the correct size I have seen on primary cover were people use one size to small and it works to get some out.
Some times you get lucky and can get a big bit or even an allen wrench in a get enought bite to remove it.
Esy out are an option.
Other trick I have seen used as a last option is remove screw head with a dremal tool carefully remove cover then grip the bit of screw sticking out with vise grip.
In any case take your time think it throught .
I amd sure other will off some ideas also.
When you put it back They do NOT need to be all that tight.
I beleave it is some were around 14 pounds thats not much
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You probably used a #25 torx instead of the #27 that is needed.

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While you are there, scan through the sections in the self help forum, lots of info that may come in handy for you.
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You probably used a #25 torx instead of the #27 that is needed.

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While you are there, scan through the sections in the self help forum, lots of info that may come in handy for you.
I shall go to the coner and sit I forgot that was in the help section
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I shall go to the coner and sit I forgot that was in the help section

No problem, if we could just get people to look there first........
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Thanks for all the help guys! I finally just drilled the heads off the bolts and got them out.....took about 3 1/2 hrs. but it's done! I HATE Torx bolts!
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Torx are fine as long as you use the right bit .. though i would prefer allen head myself
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Thanks for all the help guys! I finally just drilled the heads off the bolts and got them out.....took about 3 1/2 hrs. but it's done! I HATE Torx bolts!
How many cases of beer does that include?
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How many cases of beer does that include?
Well, the actual drilling was about 1/2 hour, the REST was BEER TIME!!!
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OK...now the truth comes out
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