Franklin229

Great advice again!! Love this forum. I'm going to try again this weekend and will report back.

Franklin229

Ok-Couldn't wait until the weekend. I went out into my shop and got the 'ol Foredom out (flex shaft roto tool-like a Dremel on steroids) put in a metal grinding bit and ground that #$@&% bolt head down until it popped off!! The shaft on the bit was just long enough to reach in and do the job. Backed the headless bastard out of the hole-with a little blood but victory, none the less!!! Thanks all again to the great advice. I will install my seats tomorrow.

Tom

Before you start a job like this have a spare or 2 (fortunately you should be able to find them in a good hardware store, just remember to get the right grade. It took some search but I found a 6mm Allen socket which helps a lot once the seat is out of the way. I wish I could have found one in 1/4 drive, the only one I found was 3/8 drive. The shop that works on my car also suggested a little anti sieze as it can get a little damp for these bolts.

Franklin229

Tom-
Regarding the socket drivers-I only found 3/8 as well, although the ratchet wrench I have is a low profile Craftsman. Sears actually makes a pretty nice one at that, easy to grip, polished, etc.. Most of my tools are S-K but they are sometimes too bulky for tight jobs.

Tim Ashfield

I did tell you to watch those knuckles!!!

Franklin229

Tim-
I actually did OK on the knuckles. It was pulling the plug off of one of the seats that got me. Right on the sheet metal plate that holds the socket-ouch. Finished the rest of the job with a rag wrapped around my finger. My wife had some comment about being too much of a man for a simple band aid...All in all, if it weren't for the stripped bolt, it was a pretty simple job. FYI- Home Depot has the right size black tie wraps to properly re-attach the seatbelt warning switch wiring.

Dudley

The 3/8" drive 6mm hex socket was a bit clumsy for the seat removal.
I hoped to finda 1/4" drive 6mm hex socket at Sears but it was not available. Improvising,
I cut the end off of a 6mm hex wrench and inserted it into 1/4" drive 6mm socket. I held it in the socket with a dot magnet. It worked better than I expected.

Dave

ed devinney

FWIW, Lowes and perhaps Home Despot stock high grade allen head cap screws to replace the factory pieces.

viperbob

Here is a tool that was given to me by a Porsche professional. It is THE tool for removing the seat. It ratchets in both directions. Makes the seat a 2 minute removal and installation. Now the bad news, it has been discontinued by MAC. Maybe Snapon, or some else makes one..

<img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/tool1.jpg" alt=" - " />

<img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/tool2.jpg" alt=" - " />

Franklin229

I'll try to find out where to get one of those drivers. If I do, I'll pass the info on. BTW-it's finally nice out here in New England-I have been drivin the pants off my car!!!! I had to wait three months to get back in the saddle-shear torture, especially when I had new seats to try out-but couldn't.

viperbob

This MAC tool is perfect as it has a ratchet wheel to get the bolts started and threaded up and down.

I have looked all over at Snapon, Facom, etc and this is the closest I could find at <a href="http://www.griotsgarage.com" target="_blank">www.griotsgarage.com</a>

A little expensive @ $70, but an option:

<img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/ratchet.jpg" alt=" - " />

<a href="http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=10247" target="_blank">Ratchet</a>