I'm trying to remove the high pressure power steering line (the end on top of the pump came off fine but the end that runs behind the motor won't) but it is rusted on there pretty good. I can get a line wrench on there (14mm) but it won't budge -- the bolt would rather strip than turn. There is some good grip still on the bolt but I don't want to keep trying and strip it.

When I was searching, an old thread said to jack the car up but I can't see anyway to get at it from the bottom and the pictures on the old thread no longer work. I've been reaching down behind the motor from the top.

Any tips on getting it off? Is it ok to heat it up with a torch to break the rust on the threads if I can get it in there?

Thanks

 

What year?
Most of them have a splash shield around that area.

 

oops sorry, I thought I added it to my sig earlier; its a 1994 EX. I didn't see a splash shield in the way but the cross member was in the way from the bottom.

I can reach it from the top but if I pull too hard (the point where it should have come loose already) the wrench will spin on the bolt.

Edit: Also could I cut the line off and put a socket on it or would the tube that runs through the bolt fall into the rack?

 

You may want to try PB Blaster on the connection to see if that will loosen it up.

I read where you can try heating up the connection with a propane torch on one side and using a candle on the other side to lubricate the threads.

I would avoid using leverage on the connector for a long period of time. I found that method more likely to snap the connector.

 

Thanks for the responses.

I've tried spraying it with PB blaster, even letting it soak over night but it was a no go.

I'll try heating it up tomorrow and see how it goes.