Torx Seat Bolts RESOLVED :-P

4uall · Post by **4uall** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:25 pm

would anyone know the size/measurements of the torx bolts that fit into the seat rails? (4X seat)
1980 FI Spider 2000

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:34 pm

as I recall they are either phillips or allens

4uall · Post by **4uall** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:43 pm

Thanks Mark however,they are not phillips they are Torx (pronounced "torks") developed in 1967 by Camcar Textron,is the trademark for a type of screw head characterized by a 6-point star-shaped pattern. People who are unfamiliar with the trademark generally use the term star, as in star screwdriver or star bits. The generic name is hexalobular internal driving feature.

Passenger side after Marine Clean applied by itzebtze, on Flickr

they fit into the 4 holes

dmwhiteoak · Post by **dmwhiteoak** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:13 pm

With such a thorough description and history of the torx bolt , I would have thought the size would have been easy for you.

RRoller123 · Post by **RRoller123** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:24 pm

Then there are the "Security" Torx, with a pin in the center so you need a special (uncommon availability) driver with a recess in the center to engage the pattern! <{:^)

124JOE · Post by **124JOE** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:49 pm

i bought a set
i am not sure t45 or t50 would be close

baltobernie · Post by **baltobernie** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:25 pm

My 1973 has #3 Phillips. Perhaps they changed to Torx by 1980. As far as I'm concerned, the best replacement is a cap screw. Don't forget the thread sealant. Sorry, I forgot the size.

4uall · Post by **4uall** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:55 pm

dmwhiteoak wrote:With such a thorough description and history of the torx bolt , I would have thought the size would have been easy for you.

that makes two of us LMFAO! I found that on the web. Sadly my bolts got into the hands of my little mechanic (aka 4 yr old son)

I will do my best at Canadian Tire or Home Depot to find some that fit. Thanks to all.

124JOE · Post by **124JOE** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:12 pm

8mm 1.25 pitch
try to get stainless seel

its a guess

4uall · Post by **4uall** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:43 pm

124JOE wrote:8mm 1.25 pitch
try to get stainless seel

its a guess

I asked for stainless seel (lol) and they asked me if that was the American spelling

will go this weekend

ORFORD2004 · Post by **ORFORD2004** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:23 pm

If you put regular bolts torx or allen, you will have problem because the height of the head is to high and it will interfer with the sliding mecanism

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:52 pm

I'm quite familiar with torx bolts, but I've never seen them used in a Spider in any location

ORFORD2004 · Post by **ORFORD2004** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:30 pm

Your right Mark, on my 83 it was metric allen and i needed to cut it because it was too long

4uall · Post by **4uall** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:46 pm

So Cal Mark wrote:I'm quite familiar with torx bolts, but I've never seen them used in a Spider in any location

I meant no dis respect Mark. I merely put the info up to help clarify my request. That being said, when I did have the Torx bolts in there was never any issues with interference.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:13 am

I'm sure they work just fine, my point is that they had been installed by a po at some time

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