this is in my frist car and im looking for tips on a few things. frist rear panels and wheel wells are rusted and looking for a way to repair them but dont have a lot of money. 2nd mainfold bolts are broken in the mainfold how can u get them out there rusted in there good and i have about a 1" that i can grab please repley need some help this this and i dont want to mess up my frist car more then it is now.

this is in my frist car and im looking for tips on a few things. frist rear panels and wheel wells are rusted and looking for a way to repair them but dont have a lot of money. 2nd mainfold bolts are broken in the mainfold how can u get them out there rusted in there good and i have about a 1" that i can grab please repley need some help this this and i dont want to mess up my frist car more then it is now.

First, the quarter panels how high is the rust? Can you get away with just replacing the bottom of the quarters? The only thing I could suggest is don't scimp on this, spend the cash and have it done right. You will be glad you did. Second Did the head of the bolt break off? The best is to try heating the bolt up with a torch. Usually a propane torch will work but spray a bit of rust penetrant and let it sit for a day before trying to remove it. If worst comes to worst use a tool called an easy-out. You will have to drill a hole into the stud (what is left) and use the easy-out. They work great!

Another idea on the broken manifold bolt is to take the manifold off and take it to a muffler shop. I did this once and found out they were experienced in doing this. They heated the manifold around the bolt(not the bolt) with their acytelene torch and had it out in about 15 minutes. Charged me $5. :D

Would have paid 10 times that to avoid the frustration.

If it's one of the manifold to head bolts, you're back to the easy out.
Kurt

[ June 17, 2002, 06:28 PM: Message edited by: Kurt Zimmerman ]

i had two break on my car a little w-d40 and a pipe wrench worked for me good luck.
Don

yea the panels are only rusted around the wheels

thank you for all the help i finally got the bolts out of my exhaust today it only took me about an hour for both bolts the rest of the system should go in easy. thank you again

Easy ,, Hah .. everytime I think that I get screwed..
PATIENCE is a vurtue ..{one I dont have}
Andy