2000 civic ex, automatic tranny.
Im changing my oil pan gasket. this is the problem, the lower part of the header and tranny mount are in the way. I can not get to the oil pan bolts (the last 2 on the passenger side) unless i take out the lower header and tranny mount.

i have 2hp 33gal Craftman compressor+air tool @ 90PSI. +10W40 (alot) but the rusted bolts (3) wont come out. WHAT SHOULD I do?

the rest out the bolts are out

 

which bolts won't come out?

 

the one (3 of them) holding the header and the lower header part.


I see in your PHOTO GALLARY, you remove the whole thing down. smart.
you took your pic and marked the bolt position.


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yeah, I was going to suggest that, it's the easy way to to it. I tried taking the whole header out as one piece and it was near impossible with the A/C in the way.

can the car still run right now? if so, start it and let it run for a while so it gets hot. when it's hot, spray PB Blaster (or another penetrating oil) on the stuck bolts. Let it soak in for a while.

Also, use a 6 point socket, NOT a 12 point. That will give you a better grip, and it will keep you from rounding off the bolts

good luck

 

Put a socket on there and beat it. Like a poor man's impact.

 

let s do that.
i was about the use the impact but the slocket wont fit.
[:@]

 

well, after lots of PB blaster, only 1 (total of six) bolts came out, the one behind the converter...
[:@]
after awhile i got tired of the ratchet, i switched to the IMPACT, OMFG, the **** start turning, start strippin [sm=badidea.gif] i had to stop.
just added more more more and more PB blaster...im waiting for them to come loose....stubborn exhaust bolts...

 

Are you using a 6 point socket?

 

when i used the IMPACT gun, yes.
with the ratchet i use 12 pts. I guess i need to buy another 6 pts 14mm for the ratchet

 

OMG, the impact took OUT 2 more. i guess the ratchet was too weak. however i cant reach the others two, gotta buy an extension...no caro now
it should be easy from now on.
PB blaster actually works! woot
thanks ya SO MUCH!
hopefully i can get this done buy 10 tonight, got a END Of Spring Break Party [sm=bananallama.gif]