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whoever invented TORX head bolts was a friggen idiot

Reply #15 –
MAP gas will work. thats what I use instead of propane
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whoever invented TORX head bolts was a friggen idiot

Reply #16 –
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;374505
I agree..lotta heat!

And graham, you need to go the LEFT way lmao ;)

 
NO!!  the right way..  if you go the wrong way it just wont work!!

whoever invented TORX head bolts was a friggen idiot

Reply #17 –
I agree, you need at least MAP gas on the underside.  Once it slips out and strips when your twisting your kinda screwed.  I went through this on my wifes suburban brake caliper bolt, I was eventually able to get it by using a clamp to force the wrench and bolt together and hit it with a deadblow hammer after heating it.  You cant get a clamp or anything in your case though.
Mike

whoever invented TORX head bolts was a friggen idiot

Reply #18 –
I agree, whoever invented TORX head bolts needs to be shot. JK

If it wasn't so close to the bracket, you could use a small pipe wrench to grip the outside of it. Looks like it twisted the bit also, might try to find a straight quality hardened steel bit and hammer it in as suggested. Good Luck.

whoever invented TORX head bolts was a friggen idiot

Reply #19 –
Map gas all the way!! Heat it from the bottom and it'll come right out.

whoever invented TORX head bolts was a friggen idiot

Reply #20 –
Or
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

whoever invented TORX head bolts was a friggen idiot

Reply #21 –
It's still available here in Indiana Tom


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whoever invented TORX head bolts was a friggen idiot

Reply #22 –
same here, i saw it when i went to the parts store yesterday to pick up tail light bulbs and sockets
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whoever invented TORX head bolts was a friggen idiot

Reply #23 –
Yes i
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

whoever invented TORX head bolts was a friggen idiot

Reply #24 –
If I had a nickel for every torx fastener I have cussed out.... well, I'd have my car done by now, lol
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whoever invented TORX head bolts was a friggen idiot

Reply #25 –
good hammer shots released the torx...