heat for seatbelt torx

[MrBoZiffer]

After I stripped the head with a T50, I finally started reading about these torx bolts, and now I know how much of a PITA they are. I see a lot of ya'll are suggesting heat from underneath. What's a good/safe heat source to use?

I've got a large soldering iron that might work.

[leadsled01]

Torch's..Soldering iron won't do squat.

[MrBoZiffer]

Well, ratfarts... that's what I'd thought ya'll tell me. Thanks.

[serehill]

The torx is a weird size it you get the right one it works better

I can't recall which size it is but one of the standards seem to work but it is too small. The correct torx will eliminate your need for heat.

[jeeper54]

Don't remember if they are the same but I've used a 6 inch pipe wrench after soaking with penetrating oil when I had 1 strip out. Worth a try?

[joe]

I vote for fire(flame) forget elect soldering iron or gun. You need 'hot' to breakdown the chemical bond of the thread locker goop on belt anchors. Same scenario with exterior mirror head mounting bolts. Without fire I just break the brittle torx bits.

[goldhammer]

I just weld a 1/2 inch nut to the top of the torx head and they back right out. The heat from welding breaks them loose, but a good shot of PB after you weld the nut on wouldn't hurt.

Use some never seize on the new ones if you ever think you might need to take them out again.

[csuengr]

correct size is a T-47. Look up an impact driver (not impact wrench). It is a tool that you hit with a hammer and loosens the bolts.

[csuengr]

Like this.

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/shc-947641

[goldhammer]

Actually a T-50. Never ran across a 47, 45 and 50, yes, 27 yes.

[MrBoZiffer]

Yeah, I tried a Kobalt T50 and it didn't work, but the bit has held together. It's technically the right size, but I think the teeth are too thin so it doesn't grip tight enough. Maybe the 47 has thicker teeth?

Anyway, I stripped some of the torx head, so now I have little room for error before I have to drill it out. I'll definitely try a torch, impact driver, and PB first.

Thanks.

[ProTouring442]

It's a T-47, trust me... I used to sell mechanic's tools for a living.

Here's a Snap On T-41 on EvilBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-8-DRIVE-T47-STANDARD-TORX-SOCKET-DRIVER-SNAP-ON-FTX47E-/251231438115?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item3a7e8f8523&vxp=mtr

[csuengr]

I get mine at ACE. The T-47 has thicker 'teeth" just for the stupid seat belt bolts.

[ProTouring442]

I get mine at ACE. The T-47 has thicker 'teeth" just for the stupid seat belt bolts.

Indeed, made for the higher torque rating of the seat belt bolts.

Lovland, CO, eh? Bought my was-a-beautiful-car-but-now-might-be-totaled M5 in Loveland.

[J20 project]

+2 on the impact driver w/ the proper bit.

J20