Front Seat Bolts

mikeh · 9th October 2017, 10:47

Hi, does anyone know the spec of the front seat to floor bolts so I can look for some Allen bolt replacements. Thanks, Mike.

Amsca2 · 9th October 2017, 15:15

Silly question but why? I've never had a torque round but have had Allen ones do it.

madeupname · 9th October 2017, 16:00

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Originally Posted by Amsca2

Silly question but why? I've never had a torque round but have had Allen ones do it.

You have been very lucky. I had to grind a slot into one which was in so tight the Ribe socket wouldn't shift it. And more recently I went down to get some bits and pieces from Snetty and he literally had to rip the rail from the chassis to get the last remaining bolt out so we could remove the carpet. That bolt was fully rounded in the head.
But instead of an Allen bolt, my preference would be a shallow Hex head bolt

Amsca2 · 9th October 2017, 17:09

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Originally Posted by madeupname

You have been very lucky. I had to grind a slot into one which was in so tight the Ribe socket wouldn't shift it. And more recently I went down to get some bits and pieces from Snetty and he literally had to rip the rail from the chassis to get the last remaining bolt out so we could remove the carpet. That bolt was fully rounded in the head.
But instead of an Allen bolt, my preference would be a shallow Hex head bolt

Fair play. Suppose there is no perfect solution. I've removed 6 seats without issue on 3 cars. It just takes that one stubborn one and life gets interesting.

mikeh · 9th October 2017, 17:23

Thanks for your answers. I used Torx (as per Haynes manual) to get them out but it wasn't a tight fit and I don't really want to put them back as they have already suffered a bit of damage. I was wondering what alternative bolts I could use.

suzublu · 9th October 2017, 17:30

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Originally Posted by mikeh

Thanks for your answers. I used Torx (as per Haynes manual) to get them out but it wasn't a tight fit and I don't really want to put them back as they have already suffered a bit of damage. I was wondering what alternative bolts I could use.

The correct tool is a Torx 50 plus, slightly different to a normal torx

Some cars do have different bolts though, guess they were using what came to hand

Torx 50, Ribe 8, Torx 50 plus, seat bolt

Nantwich 75 · 21st February 2018, 12:13

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Originally Posted by mikeh

Thanks for your answers. I used Torx (as per Haynes manual) to get them out but it wasn't a tight fit and I don't really want to put them back as they have already suffered a bit of damage. I was wondering what alternative bolts I could use.

Is there a source of these bolts? NLA at Rimmers?

Mickyboy · 21st February 2018, 13:04

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Originally Posted by Nantwich 75

Is there a source of these bolts? NLA at Rimmers?

I’ve got a few

Mick

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9th October 2017, 17:23	#5
mikeh Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Croydon Posts: 71 Thanks: 25 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for your answers. I used Torx (as per Haynes manual) to get them out but it wasn't a tight fit and I don't really want to put them back as they have already suffered a bit of damage. I was wondering what alternative bolts I could use.