HRL, Thanks for the tip on using a soldering iron. Much cleaner in every respect than a torch or brute force. I had reused flywheel loc plates until there were no more fresh corners. When I looked for replacements I couldn't find any. So I used #2 permatex and external star washers. No leaks from the bolts visible on a clutch replacement but yes on leaks from the rear main seal. Sigh. Doesn't get into the clutch so I'll live with it.
