I am doing my 3mm headgasket and turbo install right now and I can not get the headbolts off! I dont know what size socket I should use or is there a special socket I need? I did the headgasket on my old integra and it was reg. bolts!
Someone lead me in the right direction Please!
Thanks Jordan

 

Why can't you get them off? Head bolts usually require some muscle and a pattern.

 

what size socket do I use to remove them?

 

it is a 14mm 12pt socket. You need a breaker bar. proably 1/2" drive... and a 12pt 14mm deep socket and you will have no problem. BE SURE to use the sequence when removing AND re-installing the head bolts as you will warp your head if you do not. Any questions, PM me.

 

Thank You! Spec. Ops thats what I thought but cannot find one at my house right now all my tools are at work os ya. thanks
Jordan

 

no problem. I had the 14mm in a deep socket but it wasn't a 12pt so I just went out and bought one special. The 1/2" drive and breaker bar will make taking them off a piece of cake. Do you have the Honda Maintenence Manual?

 

yah i have one but it didnt say the size, and unfortunatly all of my tools are at work except for a few extras and I dont have a 12 pt 14 untill tomorow il go pick one up, so this means now I am going to prolly do the fuel pump tonight and take off the headbolts tomorow.
Jordan

 

The manual is copyrighted so be careful what you say......

 

Good point. Edited.

 

12pt 14mm ftw. Just make sure you take them out as prescribed in the manual. Good luck