Torx ? Tool For seat Removal - Page 2

suzublu · 26th August 2014, 20:00

I'm not saying Torx 50's won't work, i used one when i first changed seats, just that Torx plus fit without slipping

& i've never disconnected the battery in 5 seat changes,

no point

RogerHeinz57 · 27th August 2014, 23:21

All of the quotes make good sense and all that I would add to help is to ensure the cavity of the bolt head is free from debris then a sharp tap before undoing. And with this info you should be ok. Did you get your parking brake and stat sorted out?
Hope this helps.
Cheers.

trimani · 28th August 2014, 11:08

Hi JohnH

How you doing matey.

Regards H/Brake & Thermostat. No

. H/Brake holding reasonably well at the mo, whilst I find someone I can trust to do it properly. I'm looking for a different garage than the one I have been using.
Same Issue with Thermostat. Still have Kaiser's thermostat waiting to go on.
Love to be able to do it myself, but that's a no no.

Regards

trimani (Alf)

T-Cut · 28th August 2014, 12:09

The absolute size is Ribe 8, but a Torx 50 wiill fit the socket. However, any socket strains and a T50 could damage it. A Ribe 8 won't fit a Torx 50 socket though.

TC

Jordan Apex · 28th August 2014, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Cut

The absolute size is Ribe 8, but a Torx 50 wiill fit the socket. However, any socket strains and a T50 could damage it. A Ribe 8 won't fit a Torx 50 socket though.

TC

Someone posted a mgr document that stated it was torx 50 rather than ribe when this has been discussed previously, Torx 50 worked on mine, but it was a tad touch and go with one bolt, I have seen people say they had difficulty with ribe 8, so maybe as Ronnie says it is Torx 50 plus

I think it was one of the 'greens' may have been duotone

trimani · 28th August 2014, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Cut

The absolute size is Ribe 8, but a Torx 50 wiill fit the socket. However, any socket strains and a T50 could damage it. A Ribe 8 won't fit a Torx 50 socket though.

TC

Cheers T-Cut. I know there are differing opinions on this.
Anyways, I have ordered in a M8 93mm Ribe Socket. Here's hoping

I can't do it, just trying to make sure I've got the right tool, when i find "a man that can"

trimani (Alf)

macafee2 · 29th August 2014, 21:15

there is torx 50 and torx 50 plus. I posted the same question a couple of weeks ago and was advised it is torx 50 plus.
I'm thinking of getting this one but have been offered the loan of a bit
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2212643774...84.m1436.l2649

macafee2

suzublu · 29th August 2014, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

there is torx 50 and torx 50 plus. I posted the same question a couple of weeks ago and was advised it is torx 50 plus.
I'm thinking of getting this one but have been offered the loan of a bit
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2212643774...84.m1436.l2649

macafee2

Ian, that one is perfect

27th August 2014, 23:21	#12
RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	Torx ? Tool For seat Removal All of the quotes make good sense and all that I would add to help is to ensure the cavity of the bolt head is free from debris then a sharp tap before undoing. And with this info you should be ok. Did you get your parking brake and stat sorted out? Hope this helps. Cheers. Last edited by RogerHeinz57; 27th August 2014 at 23:24.. Reason: typos (many) lol.....

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I'm not saying Torx 50's won't work, i used one when i first changed seats, just that Torx plus fit without slipping & i've never disconnected the battery in 5 seat changes, no point

28th August 2014, 11:08	#13
trimani Passed Away ROVER 75 V6 2Ltr 2001 AUTO / EMERALD MOTORBILITY SCOOTER Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Poole Quay Posts: 3,180 Thanks: 2,051 Thanked 570 Times in 311 Posts	Hi JohnH How you doing matey. Regards H/Brake & Thermostat. No . H/Brake holding reasonably well at the mo, whilst I find someone I can trust to do it properly. I'm looking for a different garage than the one I have been using. Same Issue with Thermostat. Still have Kaiser's thermostat waiting to go on. Love to be able to do it myself, but that's a no no. Regards trimani (Alf)

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The absolute size is Ribe 8, but a Torx 50 wiill fit the socket. However, any socket strains and a T50 could damage it. A Ribe 8 won't fit a Torx 50 socket though. TC

29th August 2014, 21:15	#17
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	there is torx 50 and torx 50 plus. I posted the same question a couple of weeks ago and was advised it is torx 50 plus. I'm thinking of getting this one but have been offered the loan of a bit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2212643774...84.m1436.l2649 macafee2