hard to remove car hex nuts

[rnjeezy]

I've been working on a car using mainly computer tools, and they aren't capable enough to remove some hex nuts around the engine. (For this part I want to check the temperature thermostat (thermal valvE)), is there a cheap way to do this?

 

[PottedMeat]

a socket set from harbor freight

 

[rnjeezy]

thanks , there is also this bolt on the underside (a little deep inside), for which there is no space to maneuver with lots of leverage, are there tools which have necks for these? or/

 

[Bignate603]

You can buy a ratchet extension for a few bucks. You can get them in all different sizes.

If you're ever going to use these sockets again I would really recommend at least getting some craftsman sockets. While there are better tools craftsman are good for the price and you only need to buy them once. The warranty on hand tools for craftsman is hard to beat. If it breaks bring it back, get a new one.

A good set of tools will last pretty much forever, if you're going to keep on using them spend enough to make sure they'll last.

 

[69Mach1]

Originally posted by: Bignate603
You can buy a ratchet extension for a few bucks. You can get them in all different sizes.

If you're ever going to use these sockets again I would really recommend at least getting some craftsman sockets. While there are better tools craftsman are good for the price and you only need to buy them once. The warranty on hand tools for craftsman is hard to beat. If it breaks bring it back, get a new one.

A good set of tools will last pretty much forever, if you're going to keep on using them spend enough to make sure they'll last.

I'll second this, the last thing you need is a set of knuckle breaking nut rounders. It doesn't cost much more to get something decent than it does to buy junk. It just pays off down the line with better results and less frustration.

 

[StageLeft]

Take a pic and we can tell you how to get at it.

The tools that will work in almost all cases are a socket set (harbor freight is just fine), a breaker bar for the real bad ass ones, and then a set of those pre-sized wrenches. There are times when the socket set won't quite fit, so you need those.

Whether you buy cheap or expensive tools, in many cases doing a single job on the car by yourself will more than make up for even a good set of tools, and then you have them for next time. And then you've been reborn as a person who realizes he can save thousands of dollars over several years in car maintenance.

 

[rnjeezy]

apologies for the delay, so i got another larger, heftier socketwrench set that was able to remove the bolts. Unfortunately, I removed the first radiator hose from the engine and found no thermostat inside. I removed the air intake and bunch of other small pipes to find the end of the other hose. The thermostat appeared busted, and also I boiled it (neat thing from howstuffworks) and it didn't open; i found some 5$ thermostats online. On the way to the thermostat, the ridged rubber tubings on the air intake near the filter cracked so I need to find one of those. at least ne of the fans is also broken..


thanks for your messages, btw it's a 95 accord vtec, and the engine was overheating within 1-2 miles of driving.

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: rnjeezy
apologies for the delay, so i got another larger, heftier socketwrench set that was able to remove the bolts. Unfortunately, I removed the first radiator hose from the engine and found no thermostat inside. I removed the air intake and bunch of other small pipes to find the end of the other hose. The thermostat appeared busted, and also I boiled it (neat thing from howstuffworks) and it didn't open; i found some 5$ thermostats online. On the way to the thermostat, the ridged rubber tubings on the air intake near the filter cracked so I need to find one of those. at least ne of the fans is also broken..


thanks for your messages, btw it's a 95 accord vtec, and the engine was overheating within 1-2 miles of driving.

I don't know how the aftermarket Honda thermostats are, but I know the MR2 guys recommend spending the $15-20-ish on a Toyota thermostat - much more reliable. If this one fails on you, you may want to try a Honda part next time. Good luck! :thumbsup:

Keep an eye on Sears sales - I've bought most of my tools during significant sales. Great warranty, too..

 

[Bignate603]

Originally posted by: rnjeezy
apologies for the delay, so i got another larger, heftier socketwrench set that was able to remove the bolts. Unfortunately, I removed the first radiator hose from the engine and found no thermostat inside. I removed the air intake and bunch of other small pipes to find the end of the other hose. The thermostat appeared busted, and also I boiled it (neat thing from howstuffworks) and it didn't open; i found some 5$ thermostats online. On the way to the thermostat, the ridged rubber tubings on the air intake near the filter cracked so I need to find one of those. at least ne of the fans is also broken..


thanks for your messages, btw it's a 95 accord vtec, and the engine was overheating within 1-2 miles of driving.

If you can do without the car for a few days go over to rockauto. In general their prices are pretty darn low. If you need the car soon your local auto parts store should have those parts in stock. I prefer the NAPA store I have nearby but the quality of the store pretty dependent on the people that they have at the parts counter. They'll be a little bit more than buying online (though with no shipping on a $5 prt it may be cheaper) but you could get your car back up and running by the end of the day.

 

[rnjeezy]

Like you all said I didn't wait and just bought a thermostat retail for 10$. After replaicing it sealing up the cracked air intake tube, , mainly waiting until i have some time to bleed it out and firstly recharge the battery.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: rnjeezy
I've been working on a car using mainly computer tools, and they aren't capable enough to remove some hex nuts around the engine. (For this part I want to check the temperature thermostat (thermal valvE)), is there a cheap way to do this?

excuse my ignorance but what are computer tools that are capable of removing hex nuts?

 

[rnjeezy]

i had a small socketwrench set and had used hex nuts in someplaces on a case

 

[rnjeezy]

changing the thermostat was a major improvement, now the engine doesn't overheat like it used to, but i am getting a weird smell from around the engine and some steaming from the same area, i think it may be just because the car was sitting there for so long that area has become pretty grimey so im waiting to see if it will go away