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Sgt_Pepper
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Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
« on: Sep 24th, 2008, 4:55pm » |
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Hi chaps, I have just got a new bumper sprayed, and I want to remove the old bumper, The bolts appear to be Torx, but all of the sets go from T30 straight to T40! I know that the T30 is a bit too small but I wont buy a set because I`m sure the T40 is too big............. Help please?
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Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
« Reply #1 on: Sep 24th, 2008, 5:10pm » |
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sgt-pepper.
On the one I use it has ENX 240,the 30 is much too small.You may need to knock it in due to corrosion,then you may need heat to loosen em.It's worth replacing them with hexagon headed bolts.
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Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
« Reply #2 on: Sep 24th, 2008, 5:33pm » |
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They are Torx 40
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Sgt_Pepper
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Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
« Reply #3 on: Sep 24th, 2008, 5:54pm » |
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Thanks you for your help, I`ve just found my old T40 
Appreciate your time!
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Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
« Reply #4 on: Sep 24th, 2008, 6:54pm » |
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An angle grinder will probably be more use 
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Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
« Reply #5 on: Sep 24th, 2008, 9:13pm » |
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Aye yer no rang !
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Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
« Reply #6 on: Sep 24th, 2008, 10:21pm » |
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Have to agree with Highlander about the angle grinder
Towbar fitting can be fun 
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Sgt_Pepper
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Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
« Reply #7 on: Sep 25th, 2008, 8:30pm » |
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Just broke 3 tools trying to get last bolt out, now my t40 has sheared in half, I`m really worried about using an angle grinder so near the petrol tank! Any other ideas?
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Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
« Reply #8 on: Sep 25th, 2008, 10:13pm » |
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Seem to recall I actually drilled out as much of the Torx bolt heads as I could and then took the angle grinder to it.
Sounds as though several owners have had to resort to this method without removing the petrol tank.
Have to admit I really didn't give it a thought.
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Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
« Reply #9 on: Sep 25th, 2008, 10:32pm » |
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Unless you have a big leak in your tank I dont see a problem with it, done it many times
Aim the sparks away from the tank
if you're REALLY worried about it remove the tank or try a drill
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Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
« Reply #10 on: Sep 25th, 2008, 11:21pm » |
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sgt-pepper.
Use the outer edge of a little 4" angle grinder so that the sparks go to the sides of the car.As Highlander says there is little danger of a petrol fire,the vapour is what burns,the system is sealed and if there is no strong petrol smell,grind away merrily,sparks directly onto the tank cannot ignite the fuel anyway.
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Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
« Reply #11 on: Sep 26th, 2008, 11:12pm » |
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Thanks for the help everyone, Put some penetrating oil on last night, & bought another T40 bit in a 3/8" socket today, gave 1 last try, and BINGO! all bolts now removed............. Sgt pepper Thanks again for replies.
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