How to remove cross threaded engine screws?

[markbaker]

High guys any ideas what I can use to undo to engine screws as they are crossed threaded I need to get the screws out to line up the engine please

 

[Rolex]

@markbaker Do they go into a threaded engine mount or do they go through it to a nut? Is it cross threaded or have you stripped out the head?

 

[ninnon]

If they're cross-threaded in threaded holes, you'll have to enlarge the hole and re tap it. If you've stripped the head, try placing a piece of electrical tape over the head of the screw to fill in the gaps. As for removing a cross-threaded screw, If it's pretty badly mangled, and you know the thread is ruined spray it with WD-40 and try and get it out with some pliers.

Different people have different methods, so wait for some of the others to reply before yanking it out with brute force.