10-01-2018, 06:55 AM
(10-01-2018, 02:52 AM)dwcurton_imp Wrote: My thought is that Honda assembled these bolts using loc-tite. This essentially "glues" the bolt threads to the nut. When trying to remove nuts that are loc-tite installed, I generally use a socket and breaker bar (as mentioned above) with a backup wrench on the bolt. I put the breaker bar on the nut and apply light tension with my left hand, hold backup with my right hand, then with my 3rd hand strike the breaker bar sharply with a 3 lb sledge.I removed the engine mount bolts on my 2013, then again on my 2017. Neither time did I see any evidence that Honda used Loc-Tite on them. They're just torqued down a lot. Good penetrating oil (like PB Blaster) will help free up tight bolts, whether they are rusted or not. I would certainly not dissuade the OP from trying it.
The sudden impact force will do a better job breaking the grip of the loc-tite than any steady tension. Don't just grab the wrench and pull as hard as you can. That way lies madness (and twisted off bolt heads).
On other applications, I've found that using an acetylene torch to heat the bolt cherry red will burn off the loc-tite and allow easy bolt removal. Depending on the location, however, this is not an ideal solution. Plan on replacing the bolts if doing this step.
Penetrating oil helps with rusty hardware, not sure it does anything at all with loc-tite.