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From: Adelaide, South Australia
You've only got 3 options...
A new crankcase..
Helicoil inserts (if there's any in that thread size!)
Tapping for the next size up bolt who's tapping drill size is the same as whatever size the original bolt was (for instance, going from 3mm to 3.5mm).
Head bolts don't need to be tightened to within an inch of their life. The one advantage of the old screwdriver heads was it was near impossible to strip them unless you were a gorilla. An allen key gives a lot more leverage, too much for these small screws going into alloy. All that's needed is a reasonably firm pressure from a couple of fingers resting against the side of the allen key.
A new crankcase..

Helicoil inserts (if there's any in that thread size!)
Tapping for the next size up bolt who's tapping drill size is the same as whatever size the original bolt was (for instance, going from 3mm to 3.5mm).
Head bolts don't need to be tightened to within an inch of their life. The one advantage of the old screwdriver heads was it was near impossible to strip them unless you were a gorilla. An allen key gives a lot more leverage, too much for these small screws going into alloy. All that's needed is a reasonably firm pressure from a couple of fingers resting against the side of the allen key.
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You might try using JB weld or a stripped hole repair kit from the local auto parts store (probably the same thing). Mix it up VERY well (like for 3 or 4 minutes), it takes a long time to set so don't worry about it hardening up quickly. If its a blind hole, use a thin wire to stir it in the hole and keep adding drips until they don't go in anymore. Wait a day or two and then accurately drill it and tap it. Don't tighten it too much, the compound will also act as a thread lock.



