Glenn_

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Hi there ive got a saff cossie n ive got a new bumper 2 put on my car. Ive snapped 3 40 mm torx bits trying 2 get the bolts out. Is there an easier way 2 remove the bumper. Ive got a funny feeling that i might have 2 grind the bolts out n put new bolts in my new bumper. Any help wud b nice.

tabetha

Grind the bolt heads, then use new M4 grade stainless, M4 is the grade you want as it is MARINE GRADE, PUT IN WITH COPPASSLIP, end of problems, had to do this with my front bumper.
tabetha

Glenn_

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I thought thats what i might have 2 do. Is there any jobs on cossies that dont turn into shit lol.

dazzle740

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probably not but thats why we love em, cos the fun factor afterwards makes it all worth it

cozmeister

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Not many!

I have the same bolts siezed in the rear bumper mate, I'm leaving mine in until I get a new one!

tabetha

I got new s/h front support bits for your bumper cozmeister, and one touch!!
tabetha

Glenn_

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Well i will have 2 c if i can grind them out ive had the bumper since march n its just sat in my spare bedroom at my house waiting 2 go on.

dojj

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you will still be left with the bolt thats in the bumper so you don't only have to grind the head off, you have to drill into the bolt to get the remenants out that are poking over and above the exit line

on the estates it's much easier as there is more felxability in the bumper brackets, but if you can get to the atual arm that goes into the bumper and cut back the foam you can normally remove the 2 torx bolts hidden away and remove the whole bumper to give you more access

Glenn_

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Well i was thinkin about after i grinded the bolts off i wud have 2 drill the bit of the stud off. I wish things were easier when it comes 2 cars.

dojj

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don't grind the head off of the bolt
use the torx hole int he middle as a guide when you drill through the bolt
once you've got down enough and start upping the drill sizes the hear will come off eventually

start with a 3mm drill, then go up to a 6 and then an 8