Torx

[Gwolf]

When dealing with the Locktite bolts on anything, adjust a butane torch to a blue tip and hold it on the head of the bolt for about a minute and you can back the bolt out just like it never had any Locktite on it. Ain't gotta be glowing red or even hot enough to burn the paint around the bolt. Just get it hot enough to melt the Locktite.

Also works to heat up rusted nuts.

 

[Rattlebars]

Also works to heat up rusted nuts.[/QUOTE]
Would not recommend on a recessed body panel. :yikes:

Quote "Using a non-ferrous metal keeps rust out of the picture. This may be a reason for the bolts used by BRP." Remember this is a "snow sled" with wheels. Got to watch out for rust in all that wet out doors snow.

I agree that mixing up the drive tools needed is not good engineering. I always wonder if low bid gets the nod more than it should. I also agree that Torx, though superior in the ways mentioned, is not necessary in low torque applications. Using a non-ferrous metal keeps rust out of the picture. This may be a reason for the bolts used by BRP.

I have many Phillips on my quads that respond to a magnet and made of a non-rusting alloy. Being on my quads, they see lots more corrosives than on my Spyder. I'm sure they also think the cute little coneheads are a plus!

 

[Gwolf]

You have to use common sense with the heat. None of the body panel fasteners on mine have had Locktite on them. I changed out all the little button head hex fasteners for socket hex cap screws.

 

[BajaRon]

I have many Phillips on my quads that respond to a magnet and made of a non-rusting alloy. Being on my quads, they see lots more corrosives than on my Spyder. I'm sure they also think the cute little coneheads are a plus!

True, you can get low nickle stainless which is less prone to rust and will stick to a magnet. I just don't think that sticking to a magnet is part of BRP's check-off list.

 

[Wildrice]

I'm thinking about replacing all the Phillips with Torx. The Torx give a much more positive connection to the tool.

I find the torx to collect head dirt limiting the depth of the tool. I've replaced most of mine with allen head screws & bolts. No problems now.