CV Joint Torx Bolts

One trick I use is to "drill" the recess with a small bit to get the dried mud and crap out. Then the torx bit will sink all the way in.

If you can't grind the head off, try a tiny pipe wrench. It's tedious but works on even very tight bolts. Also helpful is to strike the head with a cold chisel driven by a BFH.

Speedy Jim

I don't know anything about a bay, but are you sure they are regular 6 point torx? My bug has 12 point 'torx' - it isn't called torx, though - yours may be the same.

I also had to clean mine out really well to get a good grip. Tap it in with a hammer to seat it well.

Remco

what about torching bolts first and then use impact gun?

Ant> sweller wrote:

Bay buses NEVER came with Torx head bolts. They are either 6 point Allen or Triple-square [12 point].

That's what I was thinking of: "triple square" but forgot the name. The box mine came in calls them "XZN" sockets.

You need to get the proper 12-point tool. Autozone has them in a set of

All may not be lost, as it is important to use a small screwdriver to clean all of the road grime/dirt out of the heads of the bolts before trying to remove them. With the proper tool tapped full-depth into the bolt you may be able to get enough bite to remove the ones you think are stripped.

Good luck with it.

Chris

This may explain a great deal ...

Being in the UK we don't have those shops but we do have other tool suppliers, so a shopping expedition is in order this morning.

Thanks.