Stripped Cam thrust plate bolts

[machinegunsquid]

While tearing down my blown motor, everything came off/loose fine.

Went to take the Cam Thrust plate off with a T30 Torx bit, and both bolts stripped with extremely little pressure. Tried tapping the bit in with a hammer, then turning, but still it just slipped..

Any ideas on how the hell to get them out, without having to drill the whole bolt out??

[Vegas_Matt]

have no idea what those bolts look like. but have you tried EZ outs? they're pretty simple to use and its not gonna kill your bolt if it doesn't work.

[machinegunsquid]

Looks like that, only the head of the bolt is flush with the block, so theres no getting vice grips on it...

I didnt even think about the EZ outs...I know I've got some in the tool chest...

I'll give those a whirl once im back in FL...until then, any other suggestions if those dont work??

[Vegas_Matt]

i used grabbits when i worked construction. same concept only you chuck them into a drill. if all else fails "turn" that screw into a flathead with a hammer and a screwdriver. takes time but its usually the best answer for torx screws.

[BillBoost37]

For stubborn things like that I use a small chisel. Go to an edge of the bolt and hammer straight at the bolt to make a good indent. Then angle the chisel so that when you hit it..you'll hit in a counter clockwise direction. Typically this will loosen them up enough to come right out.