seat mounting torque bit?

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richj
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seat mounting torque bit?

Post by richj » Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:05 pm

Hi,

My 480T has been leaking a little over winter. I am in the process of stripping the interior out so that I can clean it / dry it.

Does any one happen to know what 'bit' is required to get the front seat bolts out??

Cheers

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Post by grafi » Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:15 pm

http://hand-tools.hardwarestore.com/22- ... 61807.aspx

be very careful, if you damage the bolt head, you will have a very hard time to get out the bolt. use wd-40 (or something similar to that) before you start.
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Post by richj » Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:18 pm

Thank you!

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Post by pol » Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:53 pm

I have found that there are different types of T50(i think). Both of mine were from halfords. Some have a chamfered / rounded top to them which really makes the difference between struggling and rounding the heads, or them coming out easily. You will probably need a breaker bar.

Make sure you get a nice sharp torx bit, or grind one so it is flat on the top.

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Post by ted clutch » Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:49 pm

i wouldnt bother. they seem to be in TIGHT. i gave up.

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Post by glasgowjim » Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:41 pm

Use a breaker bar or a cycle handle bar for greater leverage. Use tons of wd40 and check how much of bolt sticks out the bottom of car and assiduously clean the exposed threads grease and go get them tiger! :lol:

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Re: seat mounting torque bit?

Post by gingherheed » Wed Aug 25, 2010 4:47 pm

Rich if you damage any of the bolts don't worry. Pop round for a nice cup of tea and a replacement! If you find that anything is too far gone to put back let me know and I can help you with everything except a carpet (I just threw one out too!!)

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