Stripped torx bolt
10-12-2013, 08:46 PM
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Stripped torx bolt
I went to replace my rear hatch struts tonight. The first strut went fine, but then I completely stripped the torx bolt at the base of the second one. I tried hammering the torx bit in to give myself a little bit of grip, but it didn't work. Any suggestions?
10-13-2013, 11:16 AM
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Re: Stripped torx bolt
If the vise grips don't work you could weld a nut onto it. Clean the paint of the bolt and weld the inside of the nut to the bolt head.
10-13-2013, 08:24 PM
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Re: Stripped torx bolt
Other options would be trying to hammer an allen wrench into or using a grinder to cut a slot in for a flat blade screwdriver
10-13-2013, 09:30 PM
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Re: Stripped torx bolt
The vise grip worked! I was even able to find a replacement bolt online. Hopefully when it comes, it'll be the right one. With a little bit of luck, it should all be taken care of before Friday.
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10-18-2013, 09:09 PM
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Re: Stripped torx bolt
It turns out that I was using a T40 bit instead of a T45. Just enough to barely bite, but not enough to do the job correctly. 
Oh well, lesson learned. Luckily it was only an $8 bolt.
Oh well, lesson learned. Luckily it was only an $8 bolt.
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