How to remove Bolts with Red Loctite

[rasdes]

Question on coil cover head bolts......I replaced the coil cover / motor mount bolts with the longer ones as everyone suggested, one per head. I applied red loctite also. I tried to remove one the other day and it felt like I would snap the bolt before it would loosen. So I left it as is......... I know everyone says to heat bolts with red loctlit but I don't like the idea of applying a torch to polished aluminum heads. Any other ideas on how to loosen these bolts...do the heads have helicoils or just tapped? Thanks for any help?

 

[pknowles]

If the motor runs, fire it up and it will heat up in a few minutes. Mine looked like they are just drilled and tapped.

 

[KaptinAmerika]

If the motor runs, fire it up and it will heat up in a few minutes. Mine looked like they are just drilled and tapped.

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and if you don't have washers, make some from stainless. They will keep the coil cover from breaking again.

 

[RCAdd1ct]

A good solder gun will have enough heat to break down the red loctite.

You will have to work fast, though as the engine is a big heat sink.

 

[HMAN]

Nice cheap($9) Harbor Freight dual temp heat gun. No open flame, great heat; 700-1500 watts. I use mine all the time. Helps loosen stuck or Loctite coated bolts, takes care of heat shrink tubing, great for shrink fit appications. Just my opinion.

 

[rasdes]

Thanks all ideas and input, man that stuff is good !!!!