Removing stubborn screws from kit

[Naushad]

I've got a few car I am trying to strip down and rebuild.

Some of them are quite old.

Consequently, several of the screws have rusted..possibly all the way down their insertions and involving the threads.

I am finding it very difficult to remove these screws - particularly those that insert into metal parts e.g. posts.

For now, I'm leaving these parts covered in WD40/GT85 in the hope they will somehow loosen up.

Ain't too keen on Dremel or anything that might scar/damage the chassis aswell

Any advice would be appreciated!

[MikePimlott]

Go to a car parts shop and buy a product called "plus gas"

This is awesome for rusted screws in metal.

[Naushad]

Ok...that sounds interesting Mike! I'll look it up

[Big G]

if it's 2mm countersunk screws you have stuck I find hammering in a T9 torx bit sometimes gets them out or warming them up with the soldering iron also.

[Cardnim]

Originally Posted by Big G

if it's 2mm countersunk screws you have stuck I find hammering in a T9 torx bit sometimes gets them out or warming them up with the soldering iron also.

+1 for heating

[Naushad]

I ain't too keen hammering! Don't want to risk damaging the chassis. I think they need a little loosening...so I guess warming them may also help

[Big G]

it all depends on what they're screwed into. If it's a motor mount on a DEX410 for example you can remove the other screws and turn the mount to loosen the screw.

You shouldn't have a problem hammering a torx bit into a screw.