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Old 12-02-2003, 04:06 PM
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Default Rust rust rust....

I'm about to order a JDM B16a for my 92 Civic CX. I have concerns about the rust in the engine compartment. The car sat for many years and rusted, quite badly. I am very afraid to even take the wheel off to look at the bolts for the suspension.

Is there anything I can do before hand to loosen up the rust on the bolts? I really don't want any headaches when I perform the swap, but I'm sure by the look of this mess I have, I'll be getting my bottle of Advil!

I'll take pics of the engine as soon as I dig out my car! (12" of snow!)
Old 12-02-2003, 05:12 PM
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Default Re: Rust rust rust.... (B18CFyghterCivic)

let is soak in PB blaster

then heat up the bolt with a propane torch to kill the rust

Old 12-02-2003, 05:27 PM
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Default Re: Rust rust rust.... (Dan GSR)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dan GSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">let is soak in PB blaster

then heat up the bolt with a propane torch to kill the rust</TD></TR></TABLE>

I've used that method quite a few times with very good success.
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Default Re: Rust rust rust.... (VTECVillain)

Not to jump in on someone else's advice but just to clear it up so you know, heat up the nuts / bolts and loosen them while they're hot. Unless DanGSR didn't mean to do it that way, but it works for me..
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Thanks for all the advice! Hopefully I will not have too much trouble!!
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