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[mcd840]

hi, in my attempt to fix the common"clunk" through the steering on my vec b due to the torx bolts needing replaced and re-torqued perfectly i have taken the head right of the bottom bolt whiltst trying to get it out, totally rounded it. i have managed to get a hack saw and cut a deep groove in it for a screw driver but its still very tight and dont want to bugger the bolt any more than i allready have, would applying abit of heat to it help as there will be lock tite on there aswell ?

thanks

[b4ndit]

weld a nut on it and the use a socket to undo it

[mcd840]

good idea, just like a spot weld ??

[b4ndit]

Yes but make sure you put enough weld on to hold the nut as the bolt will be tight, if not enough weld it will come off

[mcd840]

Ok, is it worth trying my original idea first with heating the bolt to melt the loctite then trying the screwdriver in the groove i made ?

[b4ndit]

worth a try

[humbucker]

If you've already cut a groove in it for your screwdriver then I would apply some heat to it before mucking about with weld. Also, use a screwdriver bit on a torque wrench or breaker bar, will be easier to shift after heat. I had the exact same problem when removing the seats from my MV6. Heat worked a treat. Neat.

[chrisgixer]

Failing that. Drill the head off and replace the bolt, if all else fails.

[mcd840]

Tried heating and using the screw driver bit on wrench with no joy. Also tried screwdriver. Keeps coming away from the bolt . Its very tight. Next thing will be seing who can weld. Would garages feel confident in welding a bolt down in the footwell ?

[dbug]

Tried heating and using the screw driver bit on wrench with no joy. Also tried screwdriver. Keeps coming away from the bolt . Its very tight. Next thing will be seing who can weld. Would garages feel confident in welding a bolt down in the footwell ?

Why not ask one

[mcd840]

spoke to a guy the day, he can do it but its one of them "time consuming" tasks -  drivers seat out, carpet pulled back, trims of etc

[flyer 0712]

Have you tried an impact screw driver and they when whacked with big hammer produce plenty of force to shock them into undoing.

[mcd840]

no i havent, i will look into that

cheers

[Andy B]

no i havent, i will look into that

cheers

you might be able to hammer on a slightly smaller ordinary socket on the Torx head & use the impact driver 

[mcd840]

tried that mate but theres bugger all left on the head to get a grip off, its all rounded away. the car had a new steering rack fitting around 3 years ago and when they tightened the bolt they seem to have made an arse off it ! ive only noticed after the "clunk" starting to re-appear. looking at easy out kits on ebay just now but doubt they will be much use