Peter,
I broke mine loose with an 18" breaker bar with an impact socket attached. If there's a lot of rust it's possibly frozen in the spacer block between the PPF and the housing. The only hope there is a lot of PB Blaster, heat, an impact gun and a great deal of foul language (optional but recommended). I ended up cutting the PPF off from the rear end I bought to expedite the job and because I had no way to secure the loose unit outside the vehicle. The PPF was worth $4.50 in scrap. Good luck, Mark _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of pm Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 11:58 AM To: Miata Power List Subject: stuck bolt hi, the PowerPlantFrame PPF is secured, (on the rear) , with 2 17mm bolts. the forward one is stuck. i started with a 3/8 ratchet, went to an air ratchet, 1/2 air gun, 3/8 ratchet w/ a 8' black pipe extention, (this worked quite well at snapping the socket :). if i had a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter i would use that with the 3/8 ratchet and pipe but i do not have one...suggestions? tia, peter -- Medio tutissmus ibis You will go most safely by the middle course
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