Removing Key ignition

[wildbill]

Hey so i have a question. I searched on here and from what i see the ignition is held on by two bolts with the heads snapped off. To remove said bolts u need to punch them out. I was wondering, wouldn't that strip the threads to whatever the bolts thread into? I don't wanna start punching away without knowing first. Also if a punch is a bad idea  i guess i can drill them out, **carefully** right?? Any info would be appreciated.

[Jared]

Yeah they are Anti-theft bolts/One way bolts... I drill them off  and get new bolts. You won't strp any threads---once you drill the heads off and pull the ignition switch off you'll see what's left of the bolts sticking out...you can usually undo them by hand at that point or just grab some pliers/ vice grips and take what's left out.

You can also do the chisel/screwdriver/punch deal and try to loosen them that way...but since you'll probably be replacing the bolt anyway... skip right to the drill method....

[wildbill]

cool, thanks.. i just got one of those bolt extractor kits with the drill bit and matching square extractor, gonna give it a shot.