1997 Acura RL head gasket

1997 ACURA RL
200,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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STEPHEN KARANJA
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im trying to do a headgasket job on this car.but ive ran into a problem.trying to remove the nuts that hold together the exsaust manifold.on the flange part that holds together the the rest of the tail pipe.there are three bolts.on each flange.a total of 6 nuts.they are so seized.i ;ve only been able to remove three.i"Ve used a breaker bar but that is only stripping the nuts.i"ve tried a torch no success.i've tried impact wrench no go.i"Ve also tried special sockets to take out stripped nuts no go.any more ideas or help.also is it worth to do a head gasket job with a car with high mileage?200000miles.
Jul 28, 2014 at 3:04 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You are going to have to burn them out. As far as the vehicle and the head gasket replacement, it really depends on the vehicle condition and that of the engine.
Jul 28, 2014 at 5:39 PM
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STEPHEN KARANJA
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whats best to use in situations like this?a special kind of torch gas?
Jul 29, 2014 at 9:05 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I believe most shops use Oxy/Acetylene. However, the tip is what makes the type of cut needed. I hate to say it, but I am not well versed in this area. I wish I could help more.
Jul 29, 2014 at 7:32 PM
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