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husker boxster · 02-21-2021, 05:08 PM

For 3 days I've been squirting the bolts with AeroKroil and tapping them with a hammer and punch. I got the 3 post cat nuts off (2 snapped off and the only way to get to the 3rd was with a dremel) and the O2 sensors were broken loose but still in. It was finally time to attack the 6 engine bolts. Was not looking fwd to that because if even 1 snapped off, it ratchets up the project.

I used a 6 pt socket on a 1/2" drive ratchet. Began with steady pressure. 4 of the 6 popped loose. I shot some AK on the 4 and tightened them back up. The 5th bolt came loose, so I oiled it up and tightened. The 6th had me worried. I sprayed it a couple more times between attempts. I changed my attack by 180deg and she popped loose. Oiled it up and retightened. All 6 then easily came out.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I was very concerned about this project but you got me thru the hard part.

02-21-2021, 05:08 PM	#19
husker boxster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 2,870	For 3 days I've been squirting the bolts with AeroKroil and tapping them with a hammer and punch. I got the 3 post cat nuts off (2 snapped off and the only way to get to the 3rd was with a dremel) and the O2 sensors were broken loose but still in. It was finally time to attack the 6 engine bolts. Was not looking fwd to that because if even 1 snapped off, it ratchets up the project. I used a 6 pt socket on a 1/2" drive ratchet. Began with steady pressure. 4 of the 6 popped loose. I shot some AK on the 4 and tightened them back up. The 5th bolt came loose, so I oiled it up and tightened. The 6th had me worried. I sprayed it a couple more times between attempts. I changed my attack by 180deg and she popped loose. Oiled it up and retightened. All 6 then easily came out. Thanks for all the suggestions. I was very concerned about this project but you got me thru the hard part. __________________ GPRPCA Chief Driving Instructor 2008 Boxster S Limited Edition #005 2008 Cayman S Sport - Signal Green 1989 928 S4 5 spd - black 1987 928 S4 - Granite Green Metallic (Felsengrun) Last edited by husker boxster; 02-21-2021 at 08:56 PM.