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Re: stripped torx
My Craftsman socket was the first one to break - even before I started using
the impact wrench. Then my neighbor's S/K. That is when I went to NAPA because it was a 3 mile drive vs. 20 to replace the Craftsman. I bought 4 more at NAPA, broke 2 more with the impact wrench, then gave up. All 3 brands simply twisted halfway down the shaft & broke. I think the reason was because the head of the bolts is only a couple mm deep, so the weakest part of the shaft was left without support. Maybe they make some that are designed for impact wrenches, but I couldn't find any that day. -- Dana 93 YJ 90 XJ Ltd. --------------- 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd. 82 Cherokee 76 Cherokee "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:428FD6B2.62EEC3EC@cox.net... > Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On. > 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 >> > >> > |
Re: stripped torx
How did you go about applying heat without mangling the paint? Would the
soldering iron method get it hot enough? If I remember correctly (this was a couple years ago) after my torx bit fiasco, I think I read somewhere that you didn't need to get the bolt really hot, but something like 150-200 degrees F and they would release, but I can't verify that. I just gave up and bought a $6 mirror and Velcro it to my rollbar whenever I take the doors off. And yes Bill, I do have to use doors occasionally up here when it gets below zero! -- Dana -- 93 YJ 90 XJ Ltd. --------------- 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd. 82 Cherokee 76 Cherokee "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message news:428FE4C4.26778A52@cac.net... > the left spin drill bits are the best way to if you can get the kit with > the > matching extractors but when push comes to shove > take a drill bit that is i/8 inch bigger than the torqs and drill it out > carefully > so it just pops thru the hole then there is enough hanging out from what > it > holding in.a good and new visegrip can get a bite and with a little heat > to > release the lock tight it will come out > > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote: > >> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On. >> 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 >> > > >> > > > |
Re: stripped torx
How did you go about applying heat without mangling the paint? Would the
soldering iron method get it hot enough? If I remember correctly (this was a couple years ago) after my torx bit fiasco, I think I read somewhere that you didn't need to get the bolt really hot, but something like 150-200 degrees F and they would release, but I can't verify that. I just gave up and bought a $6 mirror and Velcro it to my rollbar whenever I take the doors off. And yes Bill, I do have to use doors occasionally up here when it gets below zero! -- Dana -- 93 YJ 90 XJ Ltd. --------------- 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd. 82 Cherokee 76 Cherokee "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message news:428FE4C4.26778A52@cac.net... > the left spin drill bits are the best way to if you can get the kit with > the > matching extractors but when push comes to shove > take a drill bit that is i/8 inch bigger than the torqs and drill it out > carefully > so it just pops thru the hole then there is enough hanging out from what > it > holding in.a good and new visegrip can get a bite and with a little heat > to > release the lock tight it will come out > > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote: > >> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On. >> 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 >> > > >> > > > |
Re: stripped torx
How did you go about applying heat without mangling the paint? Would the
soldering iron method get it hot enough? If I remember correctly (this was a couple years ago) after my torx bit fiasco, I think I read somewhere that you didn't need to get the bolt really hot, but something like 150-200 degrees F and they would release, but I can't verify that. I just gave up and bought a $6 mirror and Velcro it to my rollbar whenever I take the doors off. And yes Bill, I do have to use doors occasionally up here when it gets below zero! -- Dana -- 93 YJ 90 XJ Ltd. --------------- 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd. 82 Cherokee 76 Cherokee "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message news:428FE4C4.26778A52@cac.net... > the left spin drill bits are the best way to if you can get the kit with > the > matching extractors but when push comes to shove > take a drill bit that is i/8 inch bigger than the torqs and drill it out > carefully > so it just pops thru the hole then there is enough hanging out from what > it > holding in.a good and new visegrip can get a bite and with a little heat > to > release the lock tight it will come out > > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote: > >> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On. >> 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 >> > > >> > > > |
Re: stripped torx
How did you go about applying heat without mangling the paint? Would the
soldering iron method get it hot enough? If I remember correctly (this was a couple years ago) after my torx bit fiasco, I think I read somewhere that you didn't need to get the bolt really hot, but something like 150-200 degrees F and they would release, but I can't verify that. I just gave up and bought a $6 mirror and Velcro it to my rollbar whenever I take the doors off. And yes Bill, I do have to use doors occasionally up here when it gets below zero! -- Dana -- 93 YJ 90 XJ Ltd. --------------- 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd. 82 Cherokee 76 Cherokee "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message news:428FE4C4.26778A52@cac.net... > the left spin drill bits are the best way to if you can get the kit with > the > matching extractors but when push comes to shove > take a drill bit that is i/8 inch bigger than the torqs and drill it out > carefully > so it just pops thru the hole then there is enough hanging out from what > it > holding in.a good and new visegrip can get a bite and with a little heat > to > release the lock tight it will come out > > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote: > >> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On. >> 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 >> > > >> > > > |
Re: stripped torx
I have never seen a set come out without paint damage. It is easy
enough to sand down the hinges and repaint them, but the OP is changing them so who cares? Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Dana Rohleder wrote: > > How did you go about applying heat without mangling the paint? Would the > soldering iron method get it hot enough? If I remember correctly (this was a > couple years ago) after my torx bit fiasco, I think I read somewhere that > you didn't need to get the bolt really hot, but something like 150-200 > degrees F and they would release, but I can't verify that. I just gave up > and bought a $6 mirror and Velcro it to my rollbar whenever I take the doors > off. And yes Bill, I do have to use doors occasionally up here when it gets > below zero! > -- > Dana > > -- > 93 YJ > 90 XJ Ltd. > --------------- > 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd. > 82 Cherokee > 76 Cherokee > > "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message > news:428FE4C4.26778A52@cac.net... > > the left spin drill bits are the best way to if you can get the kit with > > the > > matching extractors but when push comes to shove > > take a drill bit that is i/8 inch bigger than the torqs and drill it out > > carefully > > so it just pops thru the hole then there is enough hanging out from what > > it > > holding in.a good and new visegrip can get a bite and with a little heat > > to > > release the lock tight it will come out > > > > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote: > > > >> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On. > >> 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 > >> > > > >> > > > > |
Re: stripped torx
I have never seen a set come out without paint damage. It is easy
enough to sand down the hinges and repaint them, but the OP is changing them so who cares? Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Dana Rohleder wrote: > > How did you go about applying heat without mangling the paint? Would the > soldering iron method get it hot enough? If I remember correctly (this was a > couple years ago) after my torx bit fiasco, I think I read somewhere that > you didn't need to get the bolt really hot, but something like 150-200 > degrees F and they would release, but I can't verify that. I just gave up > and bought a $6 mirror and Velcro it to my rollbar whenever I take the doors > off. And yes Bill, I do have to use doors occasionally up here when it gets > below zero! > -- > Dana > > -- > 93 YJ > 90 XJ Ltd. > --------------- > 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd. > 82 Cherokee > 76 Cherokee > > "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message > news:428FE4C4.26778A52@cac.net... > > the left spin drill bits are the best way to if you can get the kit with > > the > > matching extractors but when push comes to shove > > take a drill bit that is i/8 inch bigger than the torqs and drill it out > > carefully > > so it just pops thru the hole then there is enough hanging out from what > > it > > holding in.a good and new visegrip can get a bite and with a little heat > > to > > release the lock tight it will come out > > > > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote: > > > >> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On. > >> 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 > >> > > > >> > > > > |
Re: stripped torx
I have never seen a set come out without paint damage. It is easy
enough to sand down the hinges and repaint them, but the OP is changing them so who cares? Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Dana Rohleder wrote: > > How did you go about applying heat without mangling the paint? Would the > soldering iron method get it hot enough? If I remember correctly (this was a > couple years ago) after my torx bit fiasco, I think I read somewhere that > you didn't need to get the bolt really hot, but something like 150-200 > degrees F and they would release, but I can't verify that. I just gave up > and bought a $6 mirror and Velcro it to my rollbar whenever I take the doors > off. And yes Bill, I do have to use doors occasionally up here when it gets > below zero! > -- > Dana > > -- > 93 YJ > 90 XJ Ltd. > --------------- > 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd. > 82 Cherokee > 76 Cherokee > > "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message > news:428FE4C4.26778A52@cac.net... > > the left spin drill bits are the best way to if you can get the kit with > > the > > matching extractors but when push comes to shove > > take a drill bit that is i/8 inch bigger than the torqs and drill it out > > carefully > > so it just pops thru the hole then there is enough hanging out from what > > it > > holding in.a good and new visegrip can get a bite and with a little heat > > to > > release the lock tight it will come out > > > > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote: > > > >> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On. > >> 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 > >> > > > >> > > > > |
Re: stripped torx
I have never seen a set come out without paint damage. It is easy
enough to sand down the hinges and repaint them, but the OP is changing them so who cares? Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Dana Rohleder wrote: > > How did you go about applying heat without mangling the paint? Would the > soldering iron method get it hot enough? If I remember correctly (this was a > couple years ago) after my torx bit fiasco, I think I read somewhere that > you didn't need to get the bolt really hot, but something like 150-200 > degrees F and they would release, but I can't verify that. I just gave up > and bought a $6 mirror and Velcro it to my rollbar whenever I take the doors > off. And yes Bill, I do have to use doors occasionally up here when it gets > below zero! > -- > Dana > > -- > 93 YJ > 90 XJ Ltd. > --------------- > 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd. > 82 Cherokee > 76 Cherokee > > "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message > news:428FE4C4.26778A52@cac.net... > > the left spin drill bits are the best way to if you can get the kit with > > the > > matching extractors but when push comes to shove > > take a drill bit that is i/8 inch bigger than the torqs and drill it out > > carefully > > so it just pops thru the hole then there is enough hanging out from what > > it > > holding in.a good and new visegrip can get a bite and with a little heat > > to > > release the lock tight it will come out > > > > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote: > > > >> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On. > >> 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 > >> > > > >> > > > > |
Re: stripped torx
leslie (Spelling?)tool makes a solid 1 piece socket that is 3/8 impact
sustainable. it is black sold at a/c delco part stores and some uap stores. "Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message news:_QSje.12051$bD5.11774@fe07.lga... > My Craftsman socket was the first one to break - even before I started > using the impact wrench. Then my neighbor's S/K. That is when I went to > NAPA because it was a 3 mile drive vs. 20 to replace the Craftsman. I > bought 4 more at NAPA, broke 2 more with the impact wrench, then gave up. > All 3 brands simply twisted halfway down the shaft & broke. I think the > reason was because the head of the bolts is only a couple mm deep, so the > weakest part of the shaft was left without support. Maybe they make some > that are designed for impact wrenches, but I couldn't find any that day. > -- > Dana > > 93 YJ > 90 XJ Ltd. > --------------- > 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd. > 82 Cherokee > 76 Cherokee > > > "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message > news:428FD6B2.62EEC3EC@cox.net... >> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On. >> 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 >>> > >>> > > > |
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