Torque bolt size

Number 6 · 26th August 2019, 19:25

Can someone confirm the size and type of the bolt that holds the front seats in.

I believe they are a Torque Bolt of an odd type.

dattrike · 26th August 2019, 19:33

Hi John,
No 50 hex Torx

Number 6 · 26th August 2019, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by dattrike

Hi John,
No 50 hex Torx

Thanks for the reply.
Am I right in thinking that they are slightly different to a std Torque bolt? Sorry it is Torx

dattrike · 26th August 2019, 20:19

Yes they are different

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hogweed · 26th August 2019, 20:23

They're RIBE - like Torx, but not quite...

suzublu · 26th August 2019, 20:28

3 Types John, Torx 50, Ribe 8 & Torx +50

dattrike · 26th August 2019, 20:29

Thanks Roger, I never knew that, I've always used a number 50 Torx as it's all I've got, it works fine for me

hogweed · 26th August 2019, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by dattrike

Thanks Roger, I never knew that, I've always used a number 50 Torx as it's all I've got, it works fine for me

I hink it's a fairly close fit, so I guess it's up to you whether you try a Torx or not - suppose it depends how tight they are

I'd never heard of Ribe myself till the 1st time I tried to take my seats out, and Arctic or somebody told me

suzublu · 26th August 2019, 20:40

Torx + 50 for mine, but Ribe is just as good

hogweed · 26th August 2019, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

Torx + 50 for mine, but Ribe is just as good

So... are you saying they're NOT Ribe...? Or just that Torx fits OK...

26th August 2019, 19:25	#1
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	Torque bolt size Can someone confirm the size and type of the bolt that holds the front seats in. I believe they are a Torque Bolt of an odd type. __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!"

26th August 2019, 19:33	#2
dattrike Posted a thing or two V6 2ltr auto in copperleaf +CDTI Auto in Royal Blue on loan to Son Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Posts: 1,707 Thanks: 105 Thanked 476 Times in 267 Posts	Hi John, No 50 hex Torx __________________

26th August 2019, 20:19	#4
dattrike Posted a thing or two V6 2ltr auto in copperleaf +CDTI Auto in Royal Blue on loan to Son Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Posts: 1,707 Thanks: 105 Thanked 476 Times in 267 Posts	Yes they are different Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk __________________

26th August 2019, 20:23	#5
hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	They're RIBE - like Torx, but not quite... __________________ Past cars: MGB GT; Escort 1300 Sport; Vauxhall VX4/90; Marina Coupe TC; Celica ST (1972); Montego Turbo; Astra GTE 16V; Astra GSI 16V; Golf GTI 16V (Mk II); Sierra XR4x4 Estate; BMW 325i (E30); BMW M3 3.0; BMW M3 3.2 Evo. Left some of the more embarrassing ones out. And about 30 motorbikes.

26th August 2019, 20:29	#7
dattrike Posted a thing or two V6 2ltr auto in copperleaf +CDTI Auto in Royal Blue on loan to Son Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Posts: 1,707 Thanks: 105 Thanked 476 Times in 267 Posts	Thanks Roger, I never knew that, I've always used a number 50 Torx as it's all I've got, it works fine for me __________________

26th August 2019, 20:28	#6
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	3 Types John, Torx 50, Ribe 8 & Torx +50

26th August 2019, 20:40	#9
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Torx + 50 for mine, but Ribe is just as good

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