Broke torx bit into torx bolt.. what to do?! HELP!!
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Basically I need help ASAP. I was going to change the drivers seat on my Mk4 Astra and needed to remove a T40 torx bolt which held the seatbelt bracket. I ended up snapping the torx bit trying to remove the tight bolt and now the top half of the torx bit is stuck in bolt. Any ideas on how to get it out etc??? Cheers
The broken bit is still twisted in there. Use a hammer and punch to knock it back to an easier position.
You may need an Easy-out something like this.
https://uk.farnell.com/duratool/d00163/screw-extra...
It has a left hand thread, and is useful for extracting right hand threaded screws. That may ease the torx back into straighter splines. Or may actually undo the torx screw itself. I can’t say I have ever had a torx bit break off. Was it a decent quality?
You may need an Easy-out something like this.
https://uk.farnell.com/duratool/d00163/screw-extra...
It has a left hand thread, and is useful for extracting right hand threaded screws. That may ease the torx back into straighter splines. Or may actually undo the torx screw itself. I can’t say I have ever had a torx bit break off. Was it a decent quality?
Edited by Pica-Pica on Monday 14th January 10:52
Tap with a hammer to loosen it then remove with a magnet. As it is a seat bolt, it is likely to be corroded underneath the car, get under there and clean all the thread you can see, squirt it with some WD40 (other sprays are available) then with a fresh torx bit, give it a small amount of effort to tighten it, then loosen, then tighten, basically work it back and forth until it winds out easily.
That or borrow an impact driver
That or borrow an impact driver
jas xjr said:
Very Interesting, have you used this technique much? Cannot wait for an opportunity to try this out
The "air duster" cans for computer cleaning, or the propellant for airsoft guns or small airbrushes are good for this if used upside down, they're basically small cans of aircon refrigerant.Pica-Pica said:
The broken bit is still twisted in there. Use a hammer and punch to knock it back to an easier position.
You may need an Easy-out something like this. It has a left hand thread, and is useful for extracting right hand threaded screws. That may ease the torx back into straighter splines. Or may actually undo the torx screw itself. I can’t say I have ever had a torx bit break off. Was it a decent quality?
Well I think its crap Chinese stuff. Its a toolkit I bought from eBay for like £25 so probs why it snapped. Weird thing is Ive loosened and tightened this exact bolt with this exact bit many times before.. but today the b*****d decided to snap.. oh well thats lesson learned.. don't buy cheap crappy tools!!You may need an Easy-out something like this. It has a left hand thread, and is useful for extracting right hand threaded screws. That may ease the torx back into straighter splines. Or may actually undo the torx screw itself. I can’t say I have ever had a torx bit break off. Was it a decent quality?
InitialDave said:
jas xjr said:
Very Interesting, have you used this technique much? Cannot wait for an opportunity to try this out
The "air duster" cans for computer cleaning, or the propellant for airsoft guns or small airbrushes are good for this if used upside down, they're basically small cans of aircon refrigerant.InitialDave said:
The "air duster" cans for computer cleaning, or the propellant for airsoft guns or small airbrushes are good for this if used upside down, they're basically small cans of aircon refrigerant.
Every day is a school day I can relax now that I have learned something today zoba786 said:
Basically I need help ASAP. I was going to change the drivers seat on my Mk4 Astra and needed to remove a T40 torx bolt which held the seatbelt bracket. I ended up snapping the torx bit trying to remove the tight bolt and now the top half of the torx bit is stuck in bolt. Any ideas on how to get it out etc??? Cheers
Scrap the car and buy a new one.It's the modern way.
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