exhaust manifold problem

[ACCORDLX1993]

im removing my exhaust manifold and i got the heat shield off, and i got all of the bolts out of the cylinder head, and there is one last bolt maybe a 17mm that is IMPOSSIBLE to get to... does anyone know how to get to it? its under the exhaust manifold holding it in place.

[f22a1accord]

when i put my header on my dad took a swivile extention and got to it. that would be the only way i can tell you.

[ACCORDLX1993]

alright thanks

[Leung]

i just reached down with a wrench and went to town on it, slowly but i got it off without busting my knuckles.

[ancona46]

are the header bolts reusable?

[Leung]

not sure but i reused mine

now a really good question is, "Is the metal gasket from the manifold to the engine re-usable?"

and "what are those smaller ports on the head that have oil coming from them?"

[Opticon]

not sure but i reused mine

now a really good question is, "Is the metal gasket from the manifold to the engine re-usable?"

and "what are those smaller ports on the head that have oil coming from them?"

i personally wouldnt re use it. you can pick them up really cheap at autozone or advance

[js593]

not sure but i reused mine

now a really good question is, "Is the metal gasket from the manifold to the engine re-usable?"

and "what are those smaller ports on the head that have oil coming from them?"

Metal gasket no. The Carboard style gasket CAN be re-used, but not recommended... you'll have to tear it apart again in a couple weeks.