bolts on stock headers

albertgunit101 · 06-01-2007, 08:47 PM

good day everybody. i was wondering if anyone can help me out on this. my question is the bolts on the headers of my 91 mr2 are so corroded, it has almost 100K miles on it. that im scared to loosen them coz it might get rounded. any suggestions on how i can take them off safely. (i sprayed them with wd-40 already and have it soaked.)especially the bolts that are on the bottom of the exhaust manifold. (the 2 bolts where there is no way you can see them only to know where they at and able to turn it with a 14mm deep socket.) thank you very much. i appreciate everybodys help.

shimric · 06-01-2007, 11:18 PM

buy some Break away. Stuff is like magic.

TomsMR2 · 06-02-2007, 12:26 AM

buy quality sockets in 6 point and you'll be fine.

CyFi · 06-02-2007, 01:52 AM

liquid wrench or PB blaster are good penetrating lubricants, works much better than just wd40

Mister2.2 · 06-02-2007, 02:24 AM

Go with the PB Blaster, WD40 is not a penetrating oil.

albertgunit101 · 06-02-2007, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister2.2

Go with the PB Blaster, WD40 is not a penetrating oil.

is that a spray like wd40? and i can get this at autozone? thanks everybody. just to let you guys know this is what i have been working on.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5.../LAPICS001.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5.../LAPICS002.jpg

i decided to put the headers in the process since the whole rear suspension is taken off anyways. (just for the record this is done by the last owner. i just got this mr2) this was hit so hard that the strut rod is bent, the LOWER ARM IS TWISTED and ofcourse the tie rod is bent and the cross member is damaged so bad, it has to be replaced. ill try to take pictures of the headers and the messed up suspension arms after i finish. i got everything i need im just waiting for the cross member.

Mister2.2 · 06-02-2007, 10:12 AM

Yup you can buy it at Autozone.

albertgunit101 · 06-02-2007, 03:09 PM

thank you guys for the tip on the pb blaster. and thanks to whoever invented pb blaster. here are the pics. and im posting another thread about the thing that are missing and i have no idea what is on there. and another thread explaining what happen when some people get their hands on our precious and beloved car, catasthrope.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...dallysa074.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...dallysa079.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...dallysa078.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...dallysa087.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...dallysa086.jpg

i havent put the midpipe yet coz the headers doesnt come with any bolts. and as you can see the other oxygen sesor is still on the factory cat. i couldnt get it off. its been soak on pb blaster for a while. and i damaged the thread a little bit and i dont wanna go any further and continue i might get it rounded. ( its ebay headers, i mean the seller did add some bolts but its so short it wont even pass through to reach.) plus im waiting for my cross member. ( i will explain it on the other thread)
again thanx for everybodys help and input. i love this mr2 board!!!!! you guys are great.

06-01-2007, 08:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
albertgunit101 Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2007 Location: springfield illinois Posts: 892 Thanks: 74 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader Rating: (12/100% )	bolts on stock headers good day everybody. i was wondering if anyone can help me out on this. my question is the bolts on the headers of my 91 mr2 are so corroded, it has almost 100K miles on it. that im scared to loosen them coz it might get rounded. any suggestions on how i can take them off safely. (i sprayed them with wd-40 already and have it soaked.)especially the bolts that are on the bottom of the exhaust manifold. (the 2 bolts where there is no way you can see them only to know where they at and able to turn it with a 14mm deep socket.) thank you very much. i appreciate everybodys help.

06-02-2007, 02:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,220 Thanks: 106 Thanked 107 Times in 92 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Go with the PB Blaster, WD40 is not a penetrating oil. __________________ --Josh MR2Trader.com Free Accounts to Buy and Sell your MR2 Parts! Deal of the Week: MR2Only Magazine, Get it NOW! Click Here. Ask me about Web Hosting Solutions, starting at $5.95 a month. 'I am at two with nature.' 'Students achieving Oneness will move on to Twoness.'

06-02-2007, 03:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
albertgunit101 Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2007 Location: springfield illinois Posts: 892 Thanks: 74 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader Rating: (12/100% )	the results thank you guys for the tip on the pb blaster. and thanks to whoever invented pb blaster. here are the pics. and im posting another thread about the thing that are missing and i have no idea what is on there. and another thread explaining what happen when some people get their hands on our precious and beloved car, catasthrope. http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...dallysa074.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...dallysa079.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...dallysa078.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...dallysa087.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...dallysa086.jpg i havent put the midpipe yet coz the headers doesnt come with any bolts. and as you can see the other oxygen sesor is still on the factory cat. i couldnt get it off. its been soak on pb blaster for a while. and i damaged the thread a little bit and i dont wanna go any further and continue i might get it rounded. ( its ebay headers, i mean the seller did add some bolts but its so short it wont even pass through to reach.) plus im waiting for my cross member. ( i will explain it on the other thread) again thanx for everybodys help and input. i love this mr2 board!!!!! you guys are great.

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06-01-2007, 11:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
shimric Ruler of OT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,236 Thanks: 35 Thanked 40 Times in 34 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	buy some Break away. Stuff is like magic.

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TomsMR2 Formerly Tom Brokaw Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,138 Thanks: 8 Thanked 165 Times in 138 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	buy quality sockets in 6 point and you'll be fine.

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CyFi ShamWOW! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,390 Thanks: 12 Thanked 38 Times in 35 Posts iTrader Rating: (10/100% )	liquid wrench or PB blaster are good penetrating lubricants, works much better than just wd40

06-02-2007, 10:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,220 Thanks: 106 Thanked 107 Times in 92 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Yup you can buy it at Autozone.