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WeflyhereSS · 01-26-2016, 09:23 PM

So my son broke the cover off the pass seat belt I posted before but I have a question does anyone know the size torque screw driver needed to replace it ?

havelegs · 01-26-2016, 09:35 PM

I would just guess, a t30-t35. I wish I had a son to break things though :(

Superman09 · 01-26-2016, 09:57 PM

It's a T-50

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shibbs · 01-26-2016, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman09

It's a T-50

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This. T50 and it will fight you the WHOLE WAY OUT if past GM seat belt bolts are any indication to this one. They (past bolts I've removed, anyway) have a thread locker goo on the entire shaft of the annoyingly long bolt.

WeflyhereSS · 01-26-2016, 11:05 PM

Thanks guys !!

MCSarge · 01-27-2016, 09:12 AM

Make absolutely sure you get a good quality torx bit. That bolt is going to be a mother to get out and it will be tight as hell. The put a ton of thread locker on it from the factory and the don't want it to come out. I have destroyed more than a few cheap torx bits trying to get those loose. You definitely don't want the bit to break or slip off and risk damaging any interior parts.

WeflyhereSS · 01-27-2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MCSarge

Make absolutely sure you get a good quality torx bit. That bolt is going to be a mother to get out and it will be tight as hell. The put a ton of thread locker on it from the factory and the don't want it to come out. I have destroyed more than a few cheap torx bits trying to get those loose. You definitely don't want the bit to break or slip off and risk damaging any interior parts.

Do you have one you recommend?

MCSarge · 01-27-2016, 09:32 AM

I would be looking at Craftsman, Matco or Snap on, those I have had good luck with. Stay away from harbor freight or anything sold at an auto parts store. Those are normally just cheap cast and won't hold up to anything with high torque requirements. Just my .02

nosmr2 · 01-27-2016, 09:46 AM

If you can fit a cheater bar in there for more leverage while someone holds the bit, it should make it easier.

Dragonman · 01-27-2016, 11:21 AM

If you have an air compressor, get a Torx impact bit in 3/4 drive and an impact gun to go with it.

ToddB · 01-27-2016, 11:40 AM

Use a torch comes right off.

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Superman09 · 01-27-2016, 02:19 PM

Meh I used a harbor freight special T-50 and an air ratchet and it backed right out

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MCSarge · 01-27-2016, 02:59 PM

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Meh I used a harbor freight special T-50 and an air ratchet and it backed right out

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You've been a lot luckier than me, I always end up twisting the ends or breaking at least one bit every time. Even with an 1/2" 18" long breaker bar and being real careful not to damage anything around it.

Superman09 · 01-27-2016, 03:58 PM

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You've been a lot luckier than me, I always end up twisting the ends or breaking at least one bit every time. Even with an 1/2" 18" long breaker bar and being real careful not to damage anything around it.

Honestly the ones on my car were the easiest I have ever done. They are usually tough and have that yellow/brown stuff on them. Mine had blue, and while they were stiff it barely even slowed my 3/8 Mac air ratchet

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01-26-2016, 09:23 PM	#1
WeflyhereSS Drives: 2012 Black on Black Camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 884 View My Garage	My son broke this!?!?! So my son broke the cover off the pass seat belt I posted before but I have a question does anyone know the size torque screw driver needed to replace it ? Attached Images __________________ "How do u keep it under the speed limit? YOU CANT HAHAHAHA"

01-26-2016, 11:05 PM	#5
WeflyhereSS Drives: 2012 Black on Black Camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 884 View My Garage	Thanks guys !! __________________ "How do u keep it under the speed limit? YOU CANT HAHAHAHA"

01-27-2016, 09:12 AM	#6
MCSarge USMC 1980-1990 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MI Posts: 478	Make absolutely sure you get a good quality torx bit. That bolt is going to be a mother to get out and it will be tight as hell. The put a ton of thread locker on it from the factory and the don't want it to come out. I have destroyed more than a few cheap torx bits trying to get those loose. You definitely don't want the bit to break or slip off and risk damaging any interior parts. __________________ USMC 1980-1990 My other toys are Harleys

01-27-2016, 09:32 AM	#8
MCSarge USMC 1980-1990 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MI Posts: 478	I would be looking at Craftsman, Matco or Snap on, those I have had good luck with. Stay away from harbor freight or anything sold at an auto parts store. Those are normally just cheap cast and won't hold up to anything with high torque requirements. Just my .02 __________________ USMC 1980-1990 My other toys are Harleys

01-27-2016, 09:46 AM	#9
nosmr2 Drives: 2011 L99 SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 500	If you can fit a cheater bar in there for more leverage while someone holds the bit, it should make it easier. __________________ 2011 SS ADM LSA Conversion

01-26-2016, 09:35 PM	#2
havelegs Drives: '23 LT1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 988	I would just guess, a t30-t35. I wish I had a son to break things though :(

01-26-2016, 09:57 PM	#3
Superman09 Account SNAFU Drives: 13 Tahoe 79 Scout II 15 1LE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 1,356 View My Garage	It's a T-50 Sent from my campfire using smoke signals

01-27-2016, 11:21 AM	#10
Dragonman Drives: 2015 1LT OBE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: KY Posts: 509 View My Garage	If you have an air compressor, get a Torx impact bit in 3/4 drive and an impact gun to go with it. __________________ _______-2015 1LT JUSTICE----------------------------------1997 B12-___________

01-27-2016, 11:40 AM	#11
ToddB Drives: 2011 2SS Convertible Supercharged Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WI Cert Welder Navy NSSN Posts: 1,157	Use a torch comes right off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-27-2016, 02:19 PM	#12
Superman09 Account SNAFU Drives: 13 Tahoe 79 Scout II 15 1LE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 1,356 View My Garage	Meh I used a harbor freight special T-50 and an air ratchet and it backed right out Sent from my campfire using smoke signals