desantisperformance
Member
- First Name
- Kyle
- Joined
- Dec 10, 2017
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- Location
- Rosamond California
- Vehicle(s)
- 2017 CTR R-01658, 2017 CTR R-00692, 2006 Civic Si Coupe Supercharged, 1997 Civic LX Sedan CTR Style
Common sense is an uncommon valor.What are they supposed to fix? It is possible to remove the bolts without breaking anything. I did it the other day when installing a new downpipe. I'm not that experienced with stuff but with patience, research, and some tools it's completely possible and not difficult. I'm not trying to argue or be a dick but I don't see what Honda can "fix" given the factors the bolt and stud are exposed to daily while driving.
About 20 minutes before removing the bolts I soaked them with WD-40 Penetrating oil. I did it twice every 10 minutes. Then right before attempting to remove them I soaked them one more time and used a breaker bar (just a pipe) and held the wrench steady with one hand and pulled the bar with the other. I think you're more likely to break the stud if you bend the wrench while attempting to break it loose. You NEED to make sure you keep it straight and steady, don't bend it at all. It's common sense.
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