Broke torx bit into torx bolt.. what to do?! HELP!!

[zoba786]

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

[zoba786]

BOBTEE said:

You might need to tap it with a hammer to loosen things up

Unfortunately haven't got any magnets that I think will be strong enough :'(

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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!!

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Pica-Pica said:

Is it loose? Will long-nosed pliers work? Or two nails/pins?

Nope lodged in there tight it seems and Pliers won't work cos its snapped on there flush with the bolt..

Edited by zoba786 on Monday 14th January 11:08

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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.

Funnily enough ive got an airduster.. hmm worth a try?

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deltashad said:

Pica-Pica said:

Is it loose? Will long-nosed pliers work? Or two nails/pins?

Sewing needles/pins? Or put the car upside down and shake it.

Lemme ask if the HULKs about

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funkyrobot said:

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.

I aint scrapping nothing mate lol.. its a project which I've spent alot of money and time on and its got alot of sentimental value.

[zoba786]

So after drilling for half an hour.. this is all ive managed to do.. practically weld both metals together.. the drill aint cutting through anything

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p4cks said:

Of all of the solutions offered by other members on this thread you went with this?!

I'm sorry but you deserve to be stuck.

Tried everything except any welding etc cos i dont have and/or can't get hold of a welder and I've been told by many people I know to drill it.. learn't the hard way I guess

Edited by zoba786 on Sunday 20th January 18:06

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MK3VR said:

Well done mate. Whichever donut gave you the idea to drill to get the torx out, well that’s your day much more worse for you. You’re looking to getting a new toolkit my friend. By the way, WHY would you even think of changing the drivers seat for a MK4 Astra? You know we’re in 2019, right?

Its funny that you pick on me for changing a seat in a MK4 astra yet your forum name is "MK3VR" and your occupation is "Looking at MK3’s all day"

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Im not sure if anyone's said this but ima try get a cold chisel on it and whack it loose.. But first i need to find that God damn chisel :/