Akula69 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 AAARGGG! In the process of stripping the XJ that came from the pit of hell, I have found the two inner door bolts on the front door hinges will not come free. I have tried PB, Liquid wrench, hammer, cursing, skinned knuckles, more cursing :mad: and heat application. I have also tried to drive the hinge pins out but they are non-cooperative as well. I did remove the front fenders first, and used the holes in the hinge bodies to attempt to loosen them with no success. I'm concerned if I screw with them much more I'll strip the heads. Any ideas? I though about drilling but they look like hardened bolts. I am about to break out the torch and burn them off... :headpop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 By all means, one must appease the gods of fire ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicofuentes0224 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 cursing, skinned knuckles, more cursing Cursing some more usually does it fer me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james750 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 get a torx bit onto a ratchet and use a cheater bar to get some leverage on there, they will come loose, this method has NEVER failed me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 get a torx bit onto a ratchet and use a cheater bar to get some leverage on there, they will come loose, this method has NEVER failed me. That method has failed me. I've rounded off a couple of Torx bits that way, and snapped one. Sears only provides a lifetime warranty on their Craftsman brand tools. I bought my bit set at Sears, but it's a Lisle brand. "So sorry, Charlie." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 X2. The only time it failed me was the seat belts in my Ford (T50 bit). I snapped three torx bits before I gave up and welded the new floor around that part. But they were Craftsman, and easily exchanged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deziped Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Use a dremel or what-ever to grind off the top of the door pins down to bare metal. That way the pin will standout so you can see what you have got to hit on. Take a real long punch of appropriate size, slightly smaller than the outside dia. of the pin (grind one down if necessary) & beat the hell outa the pins. They will come out. When the door is off you will have open acess to them onery tork bolts. Keep-um soaked with PB for awhile & they will come loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I am about to break out the torch and burn them off... That works the best :D Just cut the hinge in half, and the door will be in your hands, then you can heat the torx bolts up some and they should break loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I got a set of Kobalt torxs and busted one took it right back and they swapped it out for me no problems... I'd say use a good pair of vise grips and a lil work with a cold chisel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I choose a fire wrench or saws all.. They really, NEVER FAIL!!! :roll: :D :D CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Torx is one of those things that if I could go back in time and "take care" of the guy who invented it I would. EVERY tool, save one, I have broken was done during the removal of a torx bolt. I fuggin hate'm and refuse to put them back in once they come out. UCA Axle bolts :headpop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exjay33 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Heat the door around the bolt not the bolt . If that doesn't work either hot wrench or weld a new head on it use a wrench or vicegrips . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooky48 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 ... I'd say use a good pair of vise grips and a lil work with a cold chisel... That's what I used/did, kinda a PITA getting a good grip but it worked, replaced the TORX with regular bolts, no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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