Wanted - screw from a scrap Tornado alloy wheel.

[GARETH]

After having my wheels refurbished, I’ve found one of the titanium torx screws has gone missing!

I have found similar replacement on ebay, but before I buy new I was wondering if anyone had a scrap wheel they could remove a screw from and send it to me?

I will of course pay postage and a pint!

Let me know if you can help. Manchester UK before any of our overseas friends offer!

 

[cj10jeeper]

I would check that the stud wasn’t sheared off. Common issue that on allows they corrode and shear when restoring.
Used to happen all the time on Z4’s
Some were sold with sheared head of studs glued or attracted a £50 drill out charge

 

[GARETH]

Yes it has sheared. I can see the tail in the hole. I can extract it, but still need a new screw.

I’m a bit peeved the restorer didn’t say anything! Also had a tyre valve leak causing a pressure warning. The washer on the valve sensor was trapped.

 

[GARETH]

No luck with scrap wheel. So drilled out the broken tail. Carefully with progressive drills starting with 3mm up to 6mm.

Got a few BBS screws from eBay that are just about the same as the Jaguar items.

Now waiting on a 7mm tap to clear the threads out.

 

[mac_in_scotland]

Hey GARETH!

How did you get on removing the thread stuck in there then? I’m about to tackle this same problem myself.

Found this single replacement on eBay? D’you reckon it’ll be okay?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152648620249?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=YpsxbM-yRU6&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=qAjEbZIzRU2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

No luck with scrap wheel. So drilled out the broken tail. Carefully with progressive drills starting with 3mm up to 6mm.

Got a few BBS screws from eBay that are just about the same as the Jaguar items.

Now waiting on a 7mm tap to clear the threads out.

 

[Jpeak]

Hi Gareth
Just about to have my alloys restored but the company want me to remove the torx screws before (they don’t want the responsibility which I understand). Have tried a size 40 but it doesn’t fit perfectly and shears the points. Any suggestions for the correct tool?
Regards Geoff

 

[cj10jeeper]

Hi Gareth
Just about to have my alloys restored but the company want me to remove the torx screws before (they don’t want the responsibility which I understand). Have tried a size 40 but it doesn’t fit perfectly and shears the points. Any suggestions for the correct tool?
Regards Geoff

Geoff,
They are not standard Torx which typically has 6 points and using such will just damage the heads. You need a 12 point star bit.
Something like this should do, or you'll likely find something in any of the larger autoparts stores or Halfords Pro range:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235848955595?_skw=12+poin+t+star+drive&itmmeta=01JN6DPHQMQNPRWK47PGXC2Y1J&hash=item36e9b176cb:g:R3EAAOSwHdpnSKws&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1cG%2BEJYvJF3Am34d%2FjbFTG%2BXuRWWGbfNKeeWwtVx4IeGhv%2BFvEH7j5bL%2BBP98nFCR%2BR1GXV%2Fn%2BMJ4s%2BQg9ZM1kzhny9FPlrde5A1ewg%2FPv9S9FEApVfKPijNeyWEwom6Hrii4upSgmkHn4teFa7Zb%2B0WRW1UykdN9LEE21eZLyog6gSvk7r4W%2FbxnSl%2BXI1TvtglLj0U3aNtXpEX9k837sUSXEZZWCUW%2B%2FdSuCxbFdghHhCK5CXRu6gfe9wvVhZg07oA0CwdKaOVtC8xWslORc1s9jk3GDopn4Mcxjz7o95Hw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8Cd2s2pZQ

I've remove many over the years on BMW's often from BBS wheels and it's easy enough if you use a good quality bit and something like a T bar so you apply level and even force. Usually 1 or 2 stick and may even shear off without care, hence why refurb companies sometimes shy away.