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Jayhovah 02-08-2020 03:17 PM

Can you epoxy a throw-away socket on it?

redondoaveb 02-08-2020 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah (Post 3907241)
Can you epoxy a throw-away socket on it?

Nissan loctite's the **** out of the bolts, I get the feeling the epoxt wouldn't hold.

SouthArk370Z 02-08-2020 04:47 PM

Something like a Multi-socket might work if the pins are small enough to fit in the groove.

redondoaveb 02-08-2020 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 3907252)
Something like a Multi-socket might work if the pins are small enough to fit in the groove.

I ordered a couple of carbide drill bits. I'm going to see if I can drill it and get it out with an ez out.

jchammond 02-08-2020 06:33 PM

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These should remove it, if it’s exposed & RH threads :ugh2:

jchammond 02-08-2020 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3907257)
I ordered a couple of carbide drill bits. I'm going to see if I can drill it and get it out with an ez out.

:wtf2:

redondoaveb 02-08-2020 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond (Post 3907279)
These should remove it, if it’s exposed & RH threads :ugh2:

:iagree: those should do it. I just ordered a set. When I saw your post I remembered that I bought a set to remove a caliper bolt that I damaged on my eclipse. Unfortunately, I don't have one small enough though. I forgot about the bolt extractors. Thank you sir :woot:

OxZed 02-08-2020 08:50 PM

I don't know folks … I've removed/replaced the airbags on two (2) different 2017's and had no problem. Don't recall using anything that wasn't in my Harbor Freight collection.

Rusty 02-08-2020 08:51 PM

If that kit has a small enough bit to fit on the bolt. Use an impact driver with it. The type you use with a hammer. Put the bit on a small extension to impact driver. Using a hammer, Tap on the end of the driver, while twisting it with your hand. Should loosen up. I've done this with screws on motorcycle cases for years

https://www.amazon.com/Vessel-NO-250...71485441&psc=1

vtec to vvel 02-08-2020 09:05 PM

You all have some very creative ways to get around the theft-deterrent for the steering wheel assembly.

If my steering wheel assembly looks like it was tampered with and/or missing, everyone in this thread will be my prime suspects.

redondoaveb 02-08-2020 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by OxZed (Post 3907307)
I don't know folks … I've removed/replaced the airbags on two (2) different 2017's and had no problem. Don't recall using anything that wasn't in my Harbor Freight collection.

My 2017 had T-30 torx bolts on both side too. This 2014 does not

redondoaveb 02-08-2020 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3907309)
If that kit has a small enough bit to fit on the bolt. Use an impact driver with it. The type you use with a hammer. Put the bit on a small extension to impact driver. Using a hammer, Tap on the end of the driver, while twisting it with your hand. Should loosen up. I've done this with screws on motorcycle cases for years

https://www.amazon.com/Vessel-NO-250...71485441&psc=1

Remember when all motorcycle cases had phillips screws and you had to have that impact driver.

redondoaveb 02-08-2020 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 3907314)
You all have some very creative ways to get around the theft-deterrent for the steering wheel assembly.

If my steering wheel assembly looks like it was tampered with and/or missing, everyone in this thread will be my prime suspects.

But, none of them have proven to work yet so your car is safe (for now). :rofl2:

Rusty 02-08-2020 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3907316)
Remember when all motorcycle cases had phillips screws and you had to have that impact driver.

If you didn't have an impact driver. You WASN'T getting any of the screws out. :shakes head:

I have a couple of those impacts floating around. :tup: 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drives.

redondoaveb 02-08-2020 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3907323)
If you didn't have an impact driver. You WASN'T getting any of the screws out. :shakes head:

I have a couple of those impacts floating around. :tup: 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drives.

Whoever invented allen head bolts is a god.

I lost mine about 40 years ago. :rofl2:


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