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[runkthepunk]

Hello all

Just need to buy a Torx bit for my impact driver and wanted to ask whats the size of the Torx on the door hinges?

I would go and check but I don't have access to the door at the minute.

Its a 1996 spi door if that makes a difference.

Thanks

[R1minimagic]

I would tell you but it is freezing cold and dark outside, can you wait until tommorow?

[runkthepunk]

I would tell you but it is freezing cold and dark outside, can you wait until tommorow?

Ha ha yeah mate no worries.

I am going to start work on the door when I am next back up in a few weeks so want to have all the bits I need. So I am not in a rush really.

Also I may drop you a line nearer christmas if I need any extra bits from you!

Cheers

[M J W J]

As far as I am aware the door hinges on a mini are connected to the door by a posi drive machine screw. The other side of the hinge bolts to the door supports and inner flitchs with a stud that is part of the hinges and a 1/2" unf nut.

I don't know of anywhere on a mini where torx screws are used although I may be wrong.

[runkthepunk]

The later mini doors used Torx screws to attach the hinges to the doors and body. Earlier type doors used the posi-drive screws

But with BL/Rover I guess any mix of things is possible no matter what the year!

[Mini 360]

Do believe its T30 from memory but I could be wrong. Its a large size thats all i can remember!

[minidaves]

t30 is the torx size and they are chuffing tight normally

[Mini 360]

Aye if you can get the torn bit onto a socket ratchet it will make your life a LOT easier than a screwdriver style. Either way soak them in WD40 first!

[R1minimagic]

I think they are ok to remove as long as you have a good tool!

[runkthepunk]

Thanks everyone!

I will be using WD40 and a Sykes Pickavant Impact Driver with said T30 Torx bit.

Hopefully the Impact driver will be enough to get them moving then finish them off with a socket wrench

Cool