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