Motor mount screws

[BlackHogDown]

I can't get them out and there looking like the heads are striped now what can I do to get them out.

 

[Metalhead Matt]

You could use a dremmel to grind a grove for a straight-edge screwdriver to fit. If red locktite was used, you'll need to heat the heck out of them. If not, they shouldn't be hard to get out. Are you sure your using the right size driver?

 

[BlackHogDown]

Ya I'm sure i was useing the right size it must have been the red locktite that i was not expecting what kinda heat source should i use a min torch or something like that?

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Red locktite is bad news. You'll need to use a soldering iron to get them hot enough. A buddy and I went through this once. We applied heat with 2 soldering irons, to the head of the bolt, for about 5 minutes per bolt. They finally broke loose. Use the blue, removable locktite and you won't have anymore problems like this. Just a lesson learned, bro. They'll come out.

 

[MotoGod]

I don't even loctite my motor mounts anymore....Well the mounts I do, but not the engine bolts. I just keep em tight. I remove my engine so often anyway....lol

 

[BlackHogDown]

It was like this when I got it and was not expecting it i got one screw out on each side while 2 are still in.

 

[Jmacca]

another thing you could do is drill the heads off but then you will need a new mount.

 

[olds97_lss]

Cutting a slot like MHMatt suggests should supply a decent amount of heat. That may be all you need to do to get them out.

 

[BlackHogDown]

i was thinking of replaceing my 2 pice mount with a 1 pice mount would that be a good ideal.

 

[olds97_lss]

Depends on the vehicle and mount. Shouldn't really matter one way or the other.