need help with my steering rack boot

1. willie1690 L-plater Joined: Feb 2008 edinburgh Posts: 47 On my 5th vts ( posi blue ) had 2 RS turbos aswel

   #1 28th December 2016, 16:28

   Hi,
   
   my vts failed its mot needing the centre steering rack boot ... I have tried to replace it but noticed the T55 torque screw is rounded and wont come off ?
   
   Any ideas how else you can get the boot on ?
   
   any ideas ?
   
   cheers
2. DaCrazyOne Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2013 Space Posts: 873 JuliustoogyJD

   #2 28th December 2016, 20:59

   get a tool that as you screw into it creates a thread so as you are turning to loosen it creates a thread and tightens into it. you could grab ya self a set of TORX EXTRACTOR kit about £10 or less or you could use flat headed screwdriver in it but risk fking it up more. Extractor best best or a bigger size torque and trying to remove.

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3. BUMMERS Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2016 manchester Posts: 256

   #3 3rd January 2017, 15:39

   Impact driver might get it if you've got the room to swing a mallet.

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4. willie1690 L-plater Joined: Feb 2008 edinburgh Posts: 47 On my 5th vts ( posi blue ) had 2 RS turbos aswel

   #4 4th January 2017, 19:59

   this may sound stupid but I have the new boot was thinking could I cut the boot down the middle slide it on and glue it back together so it dosent leak the grease etc ?
5. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #5 4th January 2017, 21:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by willie1690 this may sound stupid but I have the new boot was thinking could I cut the boot down the middle slide it on and glue it back together so it dosent leak the grease etc ?

   No, but they do make zip up cv boots and gators. You may be able to find one the correct size.
   
   If it was me I would weld a nut onto the head of the Torx bolt, the heat + added torque you can use with a spanner should shift it.
6. willie1690 L-plater Joined: Feb 2008 edinburgh Posts: 47 On my 5th vts ( posi blue ) had 2 RS turbos aswel

   #6 5th January 2017, 18:56

   got it sorted welded a bolt and it turned
   
   an absolute bastard of a job getting the boot on the metal to cable tie it ...
   was at It for a good hour