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Removing screws, intake insulators

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Bought some new insulators.
Got one screw to back out with some tapping on the end of the screwdriver with a hammer, the other one didnt move and started to strip.
Should've came on here first before attempting, but thought it would've been somewhat easy to do.

Best way now to avoid screwing them up anymore.
 
The screws on those (and everything else) are very soft.What works best for me is a cold chisel on the head of the screw in a CCW direction. Usually a few hard taps will break it loose. Had to do that on an oil strainer the other day. Don't want to be grinding in the oil pan.... No parts were harmed during this exercise, and I was able to go both ways by myself.
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impact driver

and use a JIS screwdriver, not a Phillips
 
Treat with WD-40 or any penetrating solution.

Bang it head on with a big hammer.

Cut a big slot with your Dremmel and then use a regular tight fitting bit in your impact driver. If you have one screw out you might be able to try moving the whole piece to help loosen it.
 
If you already have one screw out then tap the boot with a hammer counter clockwise to rotate the boot. Once it rotates it usually begins to unscrew the remaining bolt. You can usually use a pair of vise grips with a good bite and rotate the screw. Many times, once the screw begins to turn, it will easily unscrew with a screw driver or simple pliers.
 
Grab the intake manifold with channel locks and twist counterclockwise if one screw is out. This will often twist the screw also just enough to break it loose. Wont hurt anything since your gonna replace them anyway and youll be replacing the orings as well so twist away. You got nothing to loose. Get rid of the phillips heads and put in allen head when you have them off. and if the phillips head is crap and the twisting doesnt break it loose, then dremel a slot in for a flat tip impact driver bit.

EDIT...didnt read all the responses so I guess im just echoing the above approaches.
 
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