mrzane8

i have to remove the engine mount screws from my buggy but they won't move, they are too tight what should I do??

mxr17

Use a heat gun and bring it to a nice heat and then try again.

mrzane8

Would matches work

mrzane8

I don't think I can get a heat gun anytime soon...

jeromerc

iTrader: (8)

you can use a hair dryer, that or put the driver in then use a hammer and tap on the end as you try to turn them. Have you tried the screws underneath or just on the engine from the top? You can use a hammer on either set the same as a blow dryer if you can't get a heat gun

Wardy the Saint

Or you can use a soldering iron. !!! Just hold it on the bolt for a while then give it a tap with a hammer as said previously.

got_nitro

iTrader: (24)

Extend an L shape hex by putting a nut driver over it and you make it move.

jeromerc

iTrader: (8)

If he does that he will probably strip it then totally be SOL.

mrzane8

Cheers guys. The first two were easy. The other two required a blowtorch, a hammer and a Allen key . And the last one required a dremel, a blowtorch and a flathead screwdriver

Maxxed-out

iTrader: (15)

Blowtorch!?!

You might as well go ahead a get you some new bearings for that engine as I am sure you fried the ball retainers.

mblgjr

iTrader: (86)

You can torch a screw and not get the engine any hotter than it's normal operating temps.

You just want it hot enough to heat the threads, then as it cools there will be a point where it will let go/come loose.

If you use heat and parafin wax melted into the threads (if you can get to them from the top side) it helps. the Parafin will "run" into the threads when they're hot. Acts as a lube. Usually found in grocery store w/canning supplies. Chap stick can also work.

mrzane8

Yea I only wave the blowtorch over for a few seconds till its warm.