Rounded out torx head bolt...GRRRRR
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RE: Rounded out torx head bolt...GRRRRR
Ever notice how most of these "security" type fastners are made of of the cheapest stuff? I had to take the wheel locks off of my car and use normal lugs this weekend because the pattern was wearing off on one... Had to hammer the key onto the wheel to get it to catch... WTF? These things should be made more sturdy...
At least I have not come across any of the "tamper" torx on the HD yet... They are all over my ford... you need a special torx screwdriver with a hole in the middle of the bit... There is a post that stick up on the fastner... I have seen people try to dremel that post out and it is bad joo joo...
At least I have not come across any of the "tamper" torx on the HD yet... They are all over my ford... you need a special torx screwdriver with a hole in the middle of the bit... There is a post that stick up on the fastner... I have seen people try to dremel that post out and it is bad joo joo...
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RE: Rounded out torx head bolt...GRRRRR
next time before you trash the fastener, dip your correct size bit in valve grinding compound.(sears $5) it gives extra adhesion to the fastener. I use it on airplanes all the time with stubborn phillips, hex head, and tridair screws.
Crapsman (Craftsman) makes a nice easy out set that has a reverse drill bit on one side and an easy out on the other, That way there is no guess work with what size drill bit to use. They work really well. Just make sure you drill in the center of the offensive bolt. I would not recommend using a powered drill with an easy out, I use a ratcheting tap handle. ( $10 from Home Depot)
Crapsman (Craftsman) makes a nice easy out set that has a reverse drill bit on one side and an easy out on the other, That way there is no guess work with what size drill bit to use. They work really well. Just make sure you drill in the center of the offensive bolt. I would not recommend using a powered drill with an easy out, I use a ratcheting tap handle. ( $10 from Home Depot)
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From: Michigan
RE: Rounded out torx head bolt...GRRRRR
DO NOT REPLACE THE BOLT WITH A TORX TIP STYLE.
I plan on changing any torx head bolts with standard hex head bolts. Much easier to work with.
If you are replacing one the doesn't require Loctite, don't forget to use ANTISIEZE.
Torx head bolts are the worst idea MOCO has done in a while.
I plan on changing any torx head bolts with standard hex head bolts. Much easier to work with.
If you are replacing one the doesn't require Loctite, don't forget to use ANTISIEZE.
Torx head bolts are the worst idea MOCO has done in a while.
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RE: Rounded out torx head bolt...GRRRRR
Stripped out a Torx on my derby cover last fall after a primary oil change. Thankfully I could still fill through the inspection cover. I second the anti-seize recommendation and using a torque wrench when retightening the screws to the lower value in the recommended range. Not a bad idea to back out torx screws one by one on the derby and apply the anti-seize to all 5, even if you're not changing the oil, will make things go smoother the next time you do. If it doesn't leak the screws are tight enough.
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RE: Rounded out torx head bolt...GRRRRR
Hehe, not a bad idea if, and I mean if, it wasn't attached to the bike and had no fluid in it. In the process you would ruin the chrome, the gasket and the screw.
Use a drill and an E-Z Out.
Use a drill and an E-Z Out.
ORIGINAL: Bryan TTM
weld the torx to the bolt...buy another bolt
weld the torx to the bolt...buy another bolt
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