stripped torx
#21
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Re: stripped torx
Everyone should own a 5 piece reverse drill bits, their cheap. Get a pack
and then hook it up to your electric drill and put it on reverse. The drill
bit will grab and back out your torx bolt. Same with larger bolts. Those
reverse bits are priceless...
Nick
--
http://members.***.net/nnote/
"diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
>
>
#22
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Re: stripped torx
And there i was thinking something like this would be an hour job ;)
thanks for your help guys!
Steve
"Nick" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
news:hsPje.507$yp.483@fed1read02...
>
> Everyone should own a 5 piece reverse drill bits, their cheap. Get a pack
> and then hook it up to your electric drill and put it on reverse. The
drill
> bit will grab and back out your torx bolt. Same with larger bolts. Those
> reverse bits are priceless...
> Nick
>
> --
> http://members.***.net/nnote/
> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> > fix or two.
> >
> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
> >
> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
> >
> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously
i'm
> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
> >
> > any suggestions would be great.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
>
>
thanks for your help guys!
Steve
"Nick" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
news:hsPje.507$yp.483@fed1read02...
>
> Everyone should own a 5 piece reverse drill bits, their cheap. Get a pack
> and then hook it up to your electric drill and put it on reverse. The
drill
> bit will grab and back out your torx bolt. Same with larger bolts. Those
> reverse bits are priceless...
> Nick
>
> --
> http://members.***.net/nnote/
> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> > fix or two.
> >
> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
> >
> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
> >
> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously
i'm
> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
> >
> > any suggestions would be great.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
>
>
#23
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Re: stripped torx
And there i was thinking something like this would be an hour job ;)
thanks for your help guys!
Steve
"Nick" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
news:hsPje.507$yp.483@fed1read02...
>
> Everyone should own a 5 piece reverse drill bits, their cheap. Get a pack
> and then hook it up to your electric drill and put it on reverse. The
drill
> bit will grab and back out your torx bolt. Same with larger bolts. Those
> reverse bits are priceless...
> Nick
>
> --
> http://members.***.net/nnote/
> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> > fix or two.
> >
> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
> >
> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
> >
> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously
i'm
> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
> >
> > any suggestions would be great.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
>
>
thanks for your help guys!
Steve
"Nick" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
news:hsPje.507$yp.483@fed1read02...
>
> Everyone should own a 5 piece reverse drill bits, their cheap. Get a pack
> and then hook it up to your electric drill and put it on reverse. The
drill
> bit will grab and back out your torx bolt. Same with larger bolts. Those
> reverse bits are priceless...
> Nick
>
> --
> http://members.***.net/nnote/
> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> > fix or two.
> >
> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
> >
> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
> >
> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously
i'm
> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
> >
> > any suggestions would be great.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
>
>
#24
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Re: stripped torx
And there i was thinking something like this would be an hour job ;)
thanks for your help guys!
Steve
"Nick" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
news:hsPje.507$yp.483@fed1read02...
>
> Everyone should own a 5 piece reverse drill bits, their cheap. Get a pack
> and then hook it up to your electric drill and put it on reverse. The
drill
> bit will grab and back out your torx bolt. Same with larger bolts. Those
> reverse bits are priceless...
> Nick
>
> --
> http://members.***.net/nnote/
> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> > fix or two.
> >
> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
> >
> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
> >
> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously
i'm
> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
> >
> > any suggestions would be great.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
>
>
thanks for your help guys!
Steve
"Nick" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
news:hsPje.507$yp.483@fed1read02...
>
> Everyone should own a 5 piece reverse drill bits, their cheap. Get a pack
> and then hook it up to your electric drill and put it on reverse. The
drill
> bit will grab and back out your torx bolt. Same with larger bolts. Those
> reverse bits are priceless...
> Nick
>
> --
> http://members.***.net/nnote/
> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> > fix or two.
> >
> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
> >
> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
> >
> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously
i'm
> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
> >
> > any suggestions would be great.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
>
>
#25
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Re: stripped torx
And there i was thinking something like this would be an hour job ;)
thanks for your help guys!
Steve
"Nick" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
news:hsPje.507$yp.483@fed1read02...
>
> Everyone should own a 5 piece reverse drill bits, their cheap. Get a pack
> and then hook it up to your electric drill and put it on reverse. The
drill
> bit will grab and back out your torx bolt. Same with larger bolts. Those
> reverse bits are priceless...
> Nick
>
> --
> http://members.***.net/nnote/
> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> > fix or two.
> >
> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
> >
> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
> >
> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously
i'm
> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
> >
> > any suggestions would be great.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
>
>
thanks for your help guys!
Steve
"Nick" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
news:hsPje.507$yp.483@fed1read02...
>
> Everyone should own a 5 piece reverse drill bits, their cheap. Get a pack
> and then hook it up to your electric drill and put it on reverse. The
drill
> bit will grab and back out your torx bolt. Same with larger bolts. Those
> reverse bits are priceless...
> Nick
>
> --
> http://members.***.net/nnote/
> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> > fix or two.
> >
> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
> >
> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
> >
> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously
i'm
> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
> >
> > any suggestions would be great.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
>
>
#26
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Re: stripped torx
As Mike says, they are put on with a heat-activated thread sealer. I tried
the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx sockets
(replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later, I gave
up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any heads,
just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread sealer is
evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't know how
you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or gun
held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may want to
talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
Dana
93 YJ
90 XJ Ltd.
---------------
91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
82 Cherokee
76 Cherokee
"It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
"diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
>
>
the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx sockets
(replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later, I gave
up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any heads,
just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread sealer is
evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't know how
you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or gun
held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may want to
talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
Dana
93 YJ
90 XJ Ltd.
---------------
91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
82 Cherokee
76 Cherokee
"It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
"diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
>
>
#27
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Posts: n/a
Re: stripped torx
As Mike says, they are put on with a heat-activated thread sealer. I tried
the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx sockets
(replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later, I gave
up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any heads,
just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread sealer is
evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't know how
you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or gun
held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may want to
talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
Dana
93 YJ
90 XJ Ltd.
---------------
91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
82 Cherokee
76 Cherokee
"It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
"diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
>
>
the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx sockets
(replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later, I gave
up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any heads,
just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread sealer is
evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't know how
you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or gun
held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may want to
talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
Dana
93 YJ
90 XJ Ltd.
---------------
91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
82 Cherokee
76 Cherokee
"It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
"diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
>
>
#28
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: stripped torx
As Mike says, they are put on with a heat-activated thread sealer. I tried
the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx sockets
(replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later, I gave
up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any heads,
just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread sealer is
evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't know how
you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or gun
held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may want to
talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
Dana
93 YJ
90 XJ Ltd.
---------------
91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
82 Cherokee
76 Cherokee
"It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
"diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
>
>
the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx sockets
(replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later, I gave
up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any heads,
just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread sealer is
evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't know how
you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or gun
held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may want to
talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
Dana
93 YJ
90 XJ Ltd.
---------------
91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
82 Cherokee
76 Cherokee
"It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
"diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
>
>
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: stripped torx
As Mike says, they are put on with a heat-activated thread sealer. I tried
the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx sockets
(replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later, I gave
up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any heads,
just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread sealer is
evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't know how
you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or gun
held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may want to
talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
Dana
93 YJ
90 XJ Ltd.
---------------
91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
82 Cherokee
76 Cherokee
"It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
"diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
>
>
the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx sockets
(replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later, I gave
up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any heads,
just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread sealer is
evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't know how
you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or gun
held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may want to
talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
Dana
93 YJ
90 XJ Ltd.
---------------
91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
82 Cherokee
76 Cherokee
"It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
"diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
>
>
#30
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Re: stripped torx
Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Dana Rohleder wrote:
>
> As Mike says, they are put on with a heat-activated thread sealer. I tried
> the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx sockets
> (replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later, I gave
> up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any heads,
> just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread sealer is
> evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't know how
> you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or gun
> held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may want to
> talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
>
> Dana
> 93 YJ
> 90 XJ Ltd.
> ---------------
> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> 82 Cherokee
> 76 Cherokee
>
> "It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
> get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> > quick
> > fix or two.
> >
> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> > SS
> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
> >
> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
> >
> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> > back
> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> > the
> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
> >
> > any suggestions would be great.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dana Rohleder wrote:
>
> As Mike says, they are put on with a heat-activated thread sealer. I tried
> the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx sockets
> (replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later, I gave
> up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any heads,
> just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread sealer is
> evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't know how
> you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or gun
> held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may want to
> talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
>
> Dana
> 93 YJ
> 90 XJ Ltd.
> ---------------
> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> 82 Cherokee
> 76 Cherokee
>
> "It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
> get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
> > quick
> > fix or two.
> >
> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
> > SS
> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
> >
> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
> >
> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
> > back
> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
> > the
> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
> >
> > any suggestions would be great.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >