Help - stripped thread

[v8s4me]

I managed to strip the thread on the rear stub axle which means I've got to separate the axle from the CV joint by removing the six Torx screws. So far I managed to strip out two and snap off the Torx bit in the third (sorry Phillpot! I owe you a new one).

Any suggestions as how I can get these buers out and separate the units?

Unless someone can come up with a better idea it looks like a cutting disc job.

Thanks in advance

[v8s4me]

Here you are



Even if I cut the heads off will I have enough wiggle room to get the bit apart?

[v8s4me]

phillpot said:

...Have you got any out? If so, once loosened did they spin out easily enough? Mine did, not seized or anything just flipping tight......

Not yet.

phillpot said:

... new bolts

Thanks

[v8s4me]

No rush. This won't be a quick job. I may have to SORN it tomorrow

[v8s4me]

Is there anything similar to THESE that I can use with Torx bolts?

[v8s4me]

Wasn't there a "near miss" on a Giff on the EuroTour the other year? Better safe than sorry. I've drilled three heads and broken three bits so that's all I can do for now until I can get some more small bits tomorrow

[v8s4me]

Thanks for the advice Richard but I've stuck with the Torx bolts..



My 18V impact driver comfortably delivers 32 ft lb plus lots of thread lock plus lock wire so I think I'll be OK.

Back on four wheels at last.