DIY Seat Belt Replacement

[Peer]

davej_anderson wrote:
> I've rounded the bolt as whomever tightened this has done it ridiculously tight.
> Any tips or advice?

Dremel tool.

-- peer

[davej_anderson]

Originally Posted by Peer

davej_anderson wrote:
> I've rounded the bolt as whomever tightened this has done it ridiculously tight.
> Any tips or advice?

Dremel tool.

-- peer

the last resort but it may just have to be that

[zackwatt]

I would only worry about getting the bolt off, I'm sure you can get a replacement from Porsche once it is off. Plus, I would not feel safe without it torqued down correctly. btw, try some pliers or a crescent wrench.

[davej_anderson]

Well I bought myself a set of these:



In essence its a normal socket that fits on the end of a ratchet with spiral teeth with a reverse thread.

I soaked the bolt with penetrating fluid and after about a minute or 2 of swearing and cursing, the bolt finally gave way. I have no idea how strong the booga was who put this on - I'm hardly a svelte chap and it took some effort to release.

Having looked at the damage I had caused to the bolt, its actually a very soft metal which I found strange.

Oh well, just need to get a new bolt now...

[shanec]

where's the "after" picture?

In reply to the hard to get unstuck comment, just get a pipe to slip over your wrench next time. Leverage makes an impossible bolt easy to release with the addition of 6 inches.

[ChrisZang]

where did you order your fancy new seatbelts? price?