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Old 08-26-2021, 10:26 PM
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Does anyone have any advice on getting some stubborn head bolts out? I broke a few T50 torx sockets and didn't even nudge the bolt. Any advice would be helpful because I don't want to keep breaking tools.
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The correct tool is a Torx Plus pattern. You may still break some though.
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Old 08-27-2021, 04:47 PM
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You've soaked them in PB Blaster or an alternative? Maybe spray them several times over a day?
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Originally Posted by Starter986
You've soaked them in PB Blaster or an alternative? Maybe spray them several times over a day?
for PB Blaster to work, wouldn't i need to be able to get into the threads? or at least underneath the head of the bolt?
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Originally Posted by Gage
The correct tool is a Torx Plus pattern. You may still break some though.
I thought the torx plus has that little pin in the center of the bolt head? The head bolts that i have dont have that little pin.
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You're thinking of tamper proof torx. Torx plus have thicker splines
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Originally Posted by Gage
The correct tool is a Torx Plus pattern. You may still break some though.

The correct tool is made by Snap-ON
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Originally Posted by Confused Turtle
for PB Blaster to work, wouldn't i need to be able to get into the threads? or at least underneath the head of the bolt?
That stuff will find its way... which is why I recommend several squirts throughout a 24 hour period. Can't hurt to try... and might mitigate a SNAP!... and you know those are no fun.

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