Screws: Loctited AND stripped!!!

[Caplax40]

Okay so you guys know the four screws that hold the rear hatch's support pads, right? Well, it is my understanding that they are loctited on. My support pads need replacing but I can't get the old ones off because the screws are stripped as well! Looks like one of the two previous owners tried it before.

Any suggestions on how to get these things out? I've tried oodles of PBlaster, WD40, pliers, screwdriver, and vise grips. Problem is, there's little room and most of the tools don't fit. Currently the rubber pad is cut off so it's just the metal backing plate and the four f-ing screws.

Help!

 

[s383mmber1]

Blow torch, heat it up, throw a sicket on there, and give it a second, and proceed to remove nut.

May ruin a socket though.

Worked for me!

 

[americanjebus]

go to sears, the craftsman tool section has little bits that dig into the metal of the screw and form new indents for you to get some grip on them while trying to take them off. Try to save some material on the head so you dont just break it off and end up w/ a metal filled hole.

 

[jetjock]

What he said. If they're not too buggered try dipping the screwdriver tip into course valve lapping compound. If that doesn't work a hand impact tool will remove them. You can also slot them and try a flat bladed screwstick.

 

[adampecush]

if you've cut the rubber off already, get some vise-grips and clamp the screws. You should be able to put enough force into them to get them out....or bend the sheet metal trying.

FWIW, yes, those are a super bitch to remove - I think i removed 3 and let my body guy deal with the last one

 

[suprageezer]

Heat softens plastic, almost all loctite's unless it's a Space Use type soften with heat, use a heat gun or hair dryer to focus the heat and give it a whirl. Use Loctite 222 purple dot threadlocker to put them back in, sounds like someone used 271 RED permanent.