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Oct 17, 2005

computergeek

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engine rusted, need some help

I just bought a civic ... again... and i just realized all the bolts and screws in the engine are rusted pretty bad. I want to replace them but going through honda will cost a furtune, Soooo

does anyone know the thread counts and millimeters to the screws and bolts and stuff in our engine? I have to get them at a hardware store and stuff.

Also is anyone's steering bar, the one that goes horizontal, corroded or rusted. Especially those of you from NY?

Thanks for any advice

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Oct 17, 2005

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you want to replace every nut and bolt? Is this a funny joke?
Just leave them, the next set is going to rust too. Most of them rust from heat. Rust is not bad, a lot of things use rust to seal up holes and maintain torques.... they're intended to corrode. As far as the tie rods and the steering rack, there will be some corroding of the coating, its nothing to worry about. Anything exposed to the elements will show it over time.

Oct 17, 2005

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Not every one, silly!!! just a few of the aesthetic ones. like strut bolts, intake bolts head light bolts and such.

thanks for the info on the steering rie rod!

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