Team tied helix tor bolts

[zeke]

Anyone have a solution to remove those PITA torx head bolts? I've got 2 out but 2 are not coming. I've tried a 1/4" impact and penitrating oil and a bit of heat. Twisted the head off 2 torx sockets.

 

[sledsrock]

Dremel

Wow just went through this 2 days ago as well. I ended up using a small wornout cut off wheel on a Dremel. Cut a slot across the head of the screw, using a little heat and a BIG flat head screw driver with a cresent wrench on the flat of the blade, I was able to finally get them to turn.

 

[RACINSTATION]

If they are stubborn, some heat and an impact driver gets them out every time. If the heads are damaged badly, you can just get a drill the same size as the threaded portion and drill it out. You must center it correctly. Then you can grab the end that is left with a pair of vice grips and get them out. I recommend replacing the bolts even if they look good.

 

[lancelarue]

If they are stubborn, some heat and an impact driver gets them out every time. If the heads are damaged badly, you can just get a drill the same size as the threaded portion and drill it out. You must center it correctly. Then you can grab the end that is left with a pair of vice grips and get them out. I recommend replacing the bolts even if they look good.

Heat
Heat Heat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kirk]

I had to weld a nut on a couple last time i had mine apart......replaced all of them with allen head screws and use anti sieze....

 

[Richracer1]

use anti sieze....

That right there is why I don't have any issues getting the helix bolt out.

 

[AdrenalineAddict]

They drove me nuts for a couple years, then one day at Home Depot I spotted a multi size torx fold up tool made by Husky (believe it or not) that looked like it was made of cheap red plastic. I bought the tool and found out the torx ends do not twist, slip or break and I have not had a problem since. It's also the best tool I've found for removing those stubborn Hi-Fax retaining screws. Best tool I've ever purchased.