Need help getting the last middle bolt?

1990 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
171,000 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • 2WD
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HOFFMANJEM1
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Im pulling the oil pan an replacing it an i can't get the last middle bolt pn the right side of the oil pan it's blocked by the frame underneath i took the tire off removed the access panel an tried getting it that way the heroic balancer is in the way I dont have a torque wrench sl I really don't want to take off the harmonic balancer how do u remove the last bolt
Nov 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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STRAILER
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Can you upload an image of what you are seeing? I would try using a 1/4 inch drive extension and a 10mm universal socket. Here is a diagram I don't see why you would nee to remove the harmonic balancer? Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes
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Nov 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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STEVE W.
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You may want to check if loosening an engine mount and lifting the engine with a crossbar would help. That will generally get you an inch or two of extra room.
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Nov 27, 2025 at 10:55 PM