Torx screws.

jackatesme · 9th July 2018, 14:26

In the process of renewing engine bay screws,done quite a few. What size are the 2 torx screws. Tried Rimmers maze.

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kaiser · 9th July 2018, 17:43

Why don't you take them out and measure?

Proud owner · 9th July 2018, 18:08

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Originally Posted by kaiser

Why don't you take them out and measure?

Easier said than done, mine are so rusted here is nothing to grip on to. How do you remove them? I'd like to replace mine too.

Fusilier · 9th July 2018, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Proud owner

Easier said than done, mine are so rusted here is nothing to grip on to. How do you remove them? I'd like to replace mine too.

Only way to get them out if they are stuck is the cut the plastic clips off at the top, and then get a set of mole grips on the head of the bolt and get them out that way. A Torx screw of I think 5mm will just round off the top of the bolt,

Then buy two new plastic clips and some new 6mm x 25mm stainless bolts and refit, but make sure that you grease the bolts before putting them back on

New Plastic radiator clips can be acquired from Rimmers

Left

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-PCU103473

and Right

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-PCU103483

Stu

jackatesme · 9th July 2018, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Proud owner

Easier said than done, mine are so rusted here is nothing to grip on to. How do you remove them? I'd like to replace mine too.

That's the same reason i would like to get replacements before i take them out.

Edit. found them for diesel: fyp101220.

trikey · 9th July 2018, 21:20

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Originally Posted by jackatesme

That's the same reason i would like to get replacements before i take them out.

Centrepunch and tap them to undo them.

Proud owner · 9th July 2018, 23:02

Cheeky blighters Rimmers for charging so much for something that probably costs pennies, and why more than double the price for the RH over the LH one?!

Answer: Because they can and they have no competition!

marinabrian · 9th July 2018, 23:22

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Originally Posted by Proud owner

Cheeky blighters Rimmers for charging so much for something that probably costs pennies, and why more than double the price for the RH over the LH one?!

Answer: Because they can and they have no competition!

Rimmer Bros charge the retail XPart price, and they don't determine that, in exactly the same way other XPart agents who supply parts.

Of course Rimmer Bros have competitors, they just happen to be one of the most prominent Xpart retailers, and other retailers exist

Brian

jackatesme · 16th July 2018, 16:31

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Originally Posted by trikey

Centrepunch and tap them to undo them.

Tried this method,it's solid

May have to get someone a bit more skilful than me to drill and tap.
1ST one came out easy,2nd one solid.

kelvo · 16th July 2018, 21:39

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Originally Posted by Proud owner

Easier said than done, mine are so rusted here is nothing to grip on to. How do you remove them? I'd like to replace mine too.

I couldn't get mine out either when I took the slam panel off mine at the weekend to get at the air condenser, but I was lucky that I could pull the brackets over the rubbers on the radiator.

If I grease up the rubbers I might be able to push them back over, with the slam panel off though I might be able to drill them out and re-tap. A 5mm drill bit down the centre is the correct tapping drill size for M6.

I'm going to run a tap down the rest of the threads on the slam panel and front end before I put it all back together as some of them were a bit rusty.

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