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[Closed] Stripping xt chainset apart?

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Anything I need to know, having a few chain skipping moments and I think it's down to having a bit of dried grass stuck around the bolts. Is it a torx key or Allen key to undo the bolts. ?


 
Posted : 10/08/2012 3:59 pm
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Torx............................you can do it with an Allen key but it takes ages and alot of swearing and you won't be able to retention them after wards ๐Ÿ˜†


 
Posted : 10/08/2012 4:01 pm
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Torx if they're the bolts that came with the cranks. Surely you can just firk the grass out with a small screwdriver?


 
Posted : 10/08/2012 4:01 pm
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if you can get the grass out without removing the rings then i would if i where you. getting them undone can be a PITA but getting them tight again without the proper tool to hold the back of the ring bolt can be even worse.


 
Posted : 10/08/2012 4:04 pm
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Torx - and I think Shimano use a mile long bar to tighten them up at the factory too ๐Ÿ‘ฟ best get a piece of wire or screw driver to clean them out if you can


 
Posted : 10/08/2012 4:07 pm
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cheers guys, think i might try getting it out with a small screwdriver first, its pretty well stuck in there, can see it taking some time....


 
Posted : 10/08/2012 4:15 pm
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Torx 30.....do not use a T25 as it will strip them.

PaulD


 
Posted : 10/08/2012 4:20 pm
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managed to get it all out..... with an old knife and fork of all things!


 
Posted : 10/08/2012 5:01 pm