.....I Hate T-27.....


That is all.

 

as far as I'm concerned, all torx can burn in hell!! I deal with them in the newer cars as well, and are a complete pain in the ***!! Hex bolts were always the least problematic of all the fastener heads.

 

I've been lucky with mine.
Use a brass or aluminum drift and hammer on the tough ones and/or a little heat. Sometimes technique is everything, push and turn at the same time. With experience you can develop a good touch to know when to stop turning that wrench cause the torx bolt is about to strip.
You, sir, went too far.

 

I've snapped both Snap On and Matco bits. You are corrected sir, Torx Sux.

 

if you get the gold colored snap on bits, they don't seem to break as easy, actually seem to last a lot longer.

 

I dont know why they dont use more Robertson head screws.

 

I believe this is a universal rant.

 

Touche' Hombre' !!!!!!!!!!!

 

Check your tool before using it.

My HF T27 torx have lasted a long time. Apply strong pressure into the tool then rotate. Of course if you are the ones that used a T25 there is no help for you.

 

Try tightening it before loosening. Don't know why it works but I've had good luck with it, especially steel screws in aluminum. I tighten just enough to hear it "break free". Then use some anti-seize compound before reinstalling.