does anyone know if they can be taken out with vice grips maybe and then replaced, mine is all messed and the nut wont go all the way over it.....its the side by starter (passenger) and is all the way on the back of the pan, thanks for the input

 

It is supposed to have a torx head and the stud should be able to be replaced. It is actually inserted in the rear main housing.

 

thanks alot man, thats a perfect picture i was looking for, do u by chance know what size torx head i need. thanks again

 

 

Sorry, don't know the size.