I'm following this guide on HOW TO: change a distributor o-ring but none of the bolts on the distributor will unbolt. I also tried WD40. I'm using a 12mm socket wrench. Additionally, I only see two bolts on my distributor (the top bolt isn't there). Ideas?

Car: Honda Accord 1998 LX

 

PB Blaster.....

 

sounds seized. let the wd-40 soak for a few minutes. use a 6-point socket so you dont strip the bolt. see if the missing bolt is broke off and thats why its missing. the old owner may have broke it. or a shop who didnt tell you anything or fix it

 

get a breaker bar ; )

 

OK, got the damn thing to budge. I guess the WD40 finally kicked in. Thanks guys

 

For future reference, pick up a set of 6 point wrenches and they'll come off much easier next time.

 

There are three bolts total, you're probably having a hard time finding the one underneath.

 

this + stop using wd-40! there's pb blaster, liquid wrench, etc etc...

 

My socket wrench has a 6 pt head. There was only 2 bolts, the top one wasn't there. Two on the both sides on the bottom where there though. Oh, and WD40 has a cool nozzle

 

Buy a compressor. Use impact to loosen. EOS.