CrackerJackToy

iTrader: (24)

As I had the battery & air box out, I was re-attaching my cone filter. (Was having warranty work done the other day, so I put the car back to stock.) I happened to notice out of the corner of my eye, a bolt that was not where it was supposed to be. I took a few pictures.



As you can see here, it is very hard to get too. I managed to get a 14mm open end wrench on it, and tried to tighten it. It wouldnt budge. So I tried un-screwing it. Nothing. It was clearly seized or the threads have been stripped. My car has a aftermarket clutch that the previous owner had a shop put in. Obviously this shop takes corners, whoever they are. I looked for signs of leaks & could not find any at all.

I am taking my car back in for warranty work (front motor mount squeaking, so a new one was ordered), and do you think Mitsu will go ahead & try to screw this back in? Maybe tap it, and put a new one in? Could I pass this off like I didnt know what was going on & ask them to tighten this up? Anyway, here is the pix.

stryfetew

iTrader: (10)

If it won't turn anymore at all inwards or outwards the best bet will be to drill it out and tap with a new bolt.

amstel78

Try spraying some break-free on it and letting it soak..

If you could get a socket on that, you may be able to use a breaker bar to free it.

CrackerJackToy

iTrader: (24)

Trust me, i tried for 5 minutes trying to get an open end wrench on it... its near impossible to work on.

Dapper Dan

iTrader: (28)

remove everything in the way then you can get a socket on it..

fox2boost

iTrader: (8)

BINGO nothing is ever easy

EVO8emUp

iTrader: (30)

Deff spray it down, let it soak.
Try and back it out w/o snapping the bolt.
The bummer... you will most likely have to chase the threads. Which, by the looks of it, will be a big PITA!

Falcon350z

iTrader: (6)

From the looks of your engine, it seems stock -- if you're under 60,000 miles, I would recommend *****ing at the dealership.


That aside, definitely some WD-40 ... but it looks like you're gonna have to get that one (brass) bracket out of the way. I'd also recommend a breaker bar if you haven't tried it... something REALLY long.

When I was getting my O2 sensor out, I used a 2 1/2 foot pole from my car jack and slid it over the end of my ratchet -- worked great.

djtmotorsports

iTrader: (11)

The shop that installed the clutch in put the wrong length bolt in that hole, I've done it a few times myself.

Be patient, get a socket on it. Replace that bolt woth a shorter one and you won't have any issues.

Darin