A Cars forum. AutoBanter

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Home » AutoBanter forum » Auto makers » Jeep
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

stripped torx



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #13  
Old May 25th 05, 01:10 AM
Steve
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

As far as saving the paint while using heat....could you put in the torx bit
and apply heat to the torx bit...would the heat transfer down the bolt?
how much heat do you need to get the loctite to loosen?



"Dana Rohleder" > wrote in message
...
> How did you go about applying heat without mangling the paint? Would the
> soldering iron method get it hot enough? If I remember correctly (this was
> a couple years ago) after my torx bit fiasco, I think I read somewhere
> that you didn't need to get the bolt really hot, but something like
> 150-200 degrees F and they would release, but I can't verify that. I just
> gave up and bought a $6 mirror and Velcro it to my rollbar whenever I take
> the doors off. And yes Bill, I do have to use doors occasionally up here
> when it gets below zero!
> --
> Dana
>
> --
> 93 YJ
> 90 XJ Ltd.
> ---------------
> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> 82 Cherokee
> 76 Cherokee
>
>
> "mic canic" > wrote in message
> ...
>> the left spin drill bits are the best way to if you can get the kit with
>> the
>> matching extractors but when push comes to shove
>> take a drill bit that is i/8 inch bigger than the torqs and drill it out
>> carefully
>> so it just pops thru the hole then there is enough hanging out from what
>> it
>> holding in.a good and new visegrip can get a bite and with a little heat
>> to
>> release the lock tight it will come out
>>
>> "L.W.(ßill) Hughes III" wrote:
>>
>>> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On.
>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>> http://www.billhughes.com/
>>>
>>> Dana Rohleder wrote:
>>> >
>>> > As Mike says, they are put on with a heat-activated thread sealer. I
>>> > tried
>>> > the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx
>>> > sockets
>>> > (replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later,
>>> > I gave
>>> > up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any
>>> > heads,
>>> > just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread
>>> > sealer is
>>> > evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't
>>> > know how
>>> > you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or
>>> > gun
>>> > held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may
>>> > want to
>>> > talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
>>> >
>>> > Dana
>>> > 93 YJ
>>> > 90 XJ Ltd.
>>> > ---------------
>>> > 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
>>> > 82 Cherokee
>>> > 76 Cherokee
>>> >
>>> > "It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us
>>> > and
>>> > get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
>>> > "diablo" > wrote in message
>>> > ...
>>> > > Hi Guys,
>>> > >
>>> > > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have
>>> > > a
>>> > > quick
>>> > > fix or two.
>>> > >
>>> > > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ
>>> > > with
>>> > > SS
>>> > > pieces replacing the original pieces.
>>> > >
>>> > > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>>> > >
>>> > > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them
>>> > > all
>>> > > back
>>> > > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to
>>> > > take
>>> > > the
>>> > > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft.
>>> > > obviously i'm
>>> > > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>>> > >
>>> > > any suggestions would be great.
>>> > >
>>> > > Steve
>>> > >
>>> > >

>>

>
>



 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
stripped lower door hinge Shawn VW air cooled 6 April 28th 05 03:37 AM
removing stripped spark plug - suggestions? pws Mazda 16 April 18th 05 11:17 PM
Stripped Thread Help Tony Technology 3 December 14th 04 09:16 AM
Stripped Spindle Thread Help Tony 4x4 3 December 13th 04 05:31 AM
Stud stripped on my 1600 cc oil billet cover plate Chuck Townsley VW air cooled 6 November 25th 04 05:03 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:29 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 AutoBanter.
The comments are property of their posters.