I keep reading how a propane torch simply isn't enough heat to remove bolts--if so, what is a reasonable home setup to do that? I'm thinking of something that might get used twice a year. I suppose at that level, it's probably time to just pay a mechanic to do whatever job, but you know how it goes--sometimes you don't find it until you're deep into the job.
I have a nice long weekend ahead of me, and I'm tempted to drop the oil pan on my Camry and reseal it. I see mention that I might need to drop the front exhaust--I'm mortified that I'll break an exhaust bolt if I touch it, as I don't have the ability to extract bolts (never was any good at it). I think for this project I don't actually have to remove it -- it may be vastly easier to remove, but half the threads I find indicate it is needed -- so I plan to try not to. But if I get in there and find it necessary... then it's needed.
[I've sealed the valvecover and the oil pump on this 5S-FE motor, and last time I looked it appeared to be coming from the oil pan gasket. Ergo, it's the next thing to replace.]
I have a nice long weekend ahead of me, and I'm tempted to drop the oil pan on my Camry and reseal it. I see mention that I might need to drop the front exhaust--I'm mortified that I'll break an exhaust bolt if I touch it, as I don't have the ability to extract bolts (never was any good at it). I think for this project I don't actually have to remove it -- it may be vastly easier to remove, but half the threads I find indicate it is needed -- so I plan to try not to. But if I get in there and find it necessary... then it's needed.
[I've sealed the valvecover and the oil pump on this 5S-FE motor, and last time I looked it appeared to be coming from the oil pan gasket. Ergo, it's the next thing to replace.]