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(Message started by: sgt_pepper on Sep 24^th, 2008, 4:55pm)

Title: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
Post by sgt_pepper on Sep 24^th, 2008, 4:55pm

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?

Title: Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
Post by gozz on Sep 24^th, 2008, 5:10pm

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.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
Post by ScorpioWorld on Sep 24^th, 2008, 5:33pm

They are Torx 40

Title: Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
Post by sgt_pepper on Sep 24^th, 2008, 5:54pm

Thanks you for your help, I`ve just found my old T40 ;D
Appreciate your time!

Title: Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
Post by Highlander on Sep 24^th, 2008, 6:54pm

An angle grinder will probably be more use ;)

Title: Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
Post by gozz on Sep 24^th, 2008, 9:13pm

Aye yer no rang ! ;)
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Sep 24^th, 2008, 10:21pm

Have to agree with Highlander about the angle grinder ;D

Towbar fitting can be fun :D

Title: Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
Post by sgt_pepper on Sep 25^th, 2008, 8:30pm

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?

Title: Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Sep 25^th, 2008, 10:13pm

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.

Title: Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
Post by Highlander on Sep 25^th, 2008, 10:32pm

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

Title: Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
Post by gozz on Sep 25^th, 2008, 11:21pm

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.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Rear bumper bolts, Torx? Size?
Post by sgt_pepper on Sep 26^th, 2008, 11:12pm

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.
:)