Torx size for seat removal? - Page 2

Mr (Z) T · 15th May 2013, 21:52

The TORX T50 fits but be careful you don't round off the bolt as it's not a great fit, I think the actual tool required is called a 'ribes'. I am unsure of what size is equivalent.. M10?
maybe someone else could help on this.

T-Cut · 15th May 2013, 21:59

The seat bolts are actually Ribe socketed rather than Torx. This is probably why some people report a bad fit and problems with the very tight bolts. Others manage OK using a Torx. If anybody finds the Torx isn't fitting right, get the Ribe.

Mr (Z) T · 15th May 2013, 22:04

Do you know what size Ribe it is TC?

T-Cut · 15th May 2013, 22:10

Sorry, I don't off hand.

EDIT: A quick Googling suggests it may be an M8, but that may well be the thread. I guess thread size and socket size are related.

TC

Arctic · 15th May 2013, 22:30

Torx 50 will fit nice just take your time and try to use a good ratchet turn slow and not try to undo very sharply

and job will go smooth

Arctic

Robbberd · 16th May 2013, 07:15

So much easier with the seats out though , on the plus side , you can have a really good vacuum before they go back....

T-Cut · 16th May 2013, 10:30

Thanks for the photos.

It confirms Ribe socket. Just need to confirm the size.

TC

Mr (Z) T · 16th May 2013, 21:37

I sent a message to a tool seller on Ebay:

Dear mytoolbuddy,

Is the M8 Ribe equivalent to a Torx T50 in size or do I require a M10?
regards

Dear ver*****6,

M8 is the closest to the T50 just a tad smaller, M10 is a bit bigger than T50, Regards Mick

- mytoolbuddy

So is it a tad smaller or bit bigger??
Are we saying M8?

ceetdm · 17th May 2013, 09:25

The 'Ribe' size is definitely M8 - worked for me!

Some folks report the removal of these bolts as being very straightforward, but make sure you apply plenty of downward pressure to the bolt head when attempting to loosen them, especially if these are being removed for the first time ( I managed to round one off using a Torx bit).
Due to the fact that these bolts have Loctite applied to them (mine did, facelift version) it is more difficult than it should be to remove them.
Once removed for the first time, subsequent removal is much easier.

Tommy :-)

Mr (Z) T · 17th May 2013, 09:39

How did you remove the rounded one? I have the same problem with one bolt!

15th May 2013, 21:52	#11
Mr (Z) T Avid contributor MG ZT 1.8T & CDTI 135 Join Date: May 2010 Location: SOUTH COAST Posts: 201 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	The TORX T50 fits but be careful you don't round off the bolt as it's not a great fit, I think the actual tool required is called a 'ribes'. I am unsure of what size is equivalent.. M10? maybe someone else could help on this. Last edited by Mr (Z) T; 15th May 2013 at 21:58..

15th May 2013, 22:10	#14
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	Sorry, I don't off hand. EDIT: A quick Googling suggests it may be an M8, but that may well be the thread. I guess thread size and socket size are related. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 15th May 2013 at 22:17..

16th May 2013, 21:37	#18
Mr (Z) T Avid contributor MG ZT 1.8T & CDTI 135 Join Date: May 2010 Location: SOUTH COAST Posts: 201 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	I sent a message to a tool seller on Ebay: Dear mytoolbuddy, Is the M8 Ribe equivalent to a Torx T50 in size or do I require a M10? regards Dear ver*6, M8 is the closest to the T50 just a tad smaller, M10 is a bit bigger than T50, Regards Mick - mytoolbuddy So is it a tad smaller or bit bigger?? Are we saying M8? Last edited by Mr (Z) T; 16th May 2013 at 21:46..

17th May 2013, 09:25	#19
ceetdm Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Manual Saloon + Rover 75 CDTi Auto Saloon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 417 Thanks: 170 Thanked 42 Times in 33 Posts	The 'Ribe' size is definitely M8 - worked for me! Some folks report the removal of these bolts as being very straightforward, but make sure you apply plenty of downward pressure to the bolt head when attempting to loosen them, especially if these are being removed for the first time ( I managed to round one off using a Torx bit). Due to the fact that these bolts have Loctite applied to them (mine did, facelift version) it is more difficult than it should be to remove them. Once removed for the first time, subsequent removal is much easier. Tommy :-) __________________ Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Contemporary SE +pack

15th May 2013, 21:59	#12
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 seat bolts are actually Ribe socketed rather than Torx. This is probably why some people report a bad fit and problems with the very tight bolts. Others manage OK using a Torx. If anybody finds the Torx isn't fitting right, get the Ribe.

15th May 2013, 22:04	#13
Mr (Z) T Avid contributor MG ZT 1.8T & CDTI 135 Join Date: May 2010 Location: SOUTH COAST Posts: 201 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Do you know what size Ribe it is TC?

16th May 2013, 07:15	#16
Robbberd Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wrexham Posts: 407 Thanks: 64 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	So much easier with the seats out though , on the plus side , you can have a really good vacuum before they go back....

16th May 2013, 10:30	#17
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	Thanks for the photos. It confirms Ribe socket. Just need to confirm the size. TC

17th May 2013, 09:39	#20
Mr (Z) T Avid contributor MG ZT 1.8T & CDTI 135 Join Date: May 2010 Location: SOUTH COAST Posts: 201 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	How did you remove the rounded one? I have the same problem with one bolt!