So I was trying to remove my oil pan on a '94 Integra which is a real pain, as the flywheel inspection plate has one bolt seized in I can't remove, and the main exhaust line blocks access to several bolts on the pan. I managed to work around all of this, but after 3 hours and barely any progress I ran into a stripped nut on the pan. Its a 10mm nut, and its stripped on the outside so I can't get anything to turn it. I was thinking of using a pair of vice grips to latch on and try to turn it, however I don't want to completely eff myself because I really can't afford a mechanic at the moment. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.

 

Sears has some nifty stripped bolt head removal sockets I would try. Also sounds like you need some penetrating oil to soak the bolts with before you remove em. I like PB Blaster brand. Good Luck

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by salomon16 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sears has some nifty stripped bolt head removal sockets I would try. Also sounds like you need some penetrating oil to soak the bolts with before you remove em. I like PB Blaster brand. Good Luck</TD></TR></TABLE>

X2 ^^
You could also hammer a smaller socket onto it which is a pain, but not a bad alternative if you can't make it to Sears.