Subaru Valve Cover Gasket Replacement

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Subaru Valve Cover Gasket Replacement - A Complete Guide

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Subaru valve cover gasket replacement performed on a 2010 Subaru Impreza with about 145k miles. Watch this video in full to familiarize yourself with the procedure. The bolts holding on the valve cover are not very strong and easily strip and/or break off. I also show how to jack the engine off its mount. This provides extra clearance to remove the valve cover from the vehicle. It's incredibly tight and there is not much working room. Also check out briansmobile1's video regarding this procedure. Doing this job yourself can save you close to $1000!
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@AgingWannabee Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I especially appreciate the heads up regarding bolts that like to break and the tips on lifting the engine just enough. I also appreciate your ego-less mention of BMOB's detailed videos.

@gregd3551 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. I went to change my plugs today on my 2010 Outback and found my spark plug tubes fouled with oil. This vid will help changing those seals and gaskets. Thanks. Car just turned 200K miles. Update: Did this job without jacking up the engine. If you're careful, you can get the old gasket and tube seals off and put the new ones on while the cover is loose with all the bolts off on the driver's side. It still sucks, extreme caution must be used to not damage the new gasket.

@THNDERHDS 5 ай бұрын

I can’t figure out the drivers side yet, but I got it out so I’ll have to get it back in.

@ryanleechee2921 19 күн бұрын

@@THNDERHDShope it went well

@THNDERHDS 19 күн бұрын

@@ryanleechee2921 it went back in, but it leaks more than before. Probably didn’t seat the gasket properly. It’s sitting in a driveway currently.

@DanielB-py1yi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for for this video. I just changed the spark plugs on my sons 2001 Legacy and and found heaps of oil (clean oil) in the spark plug tubs. We were so stressed that the engine was stuff or needed a head gasket. After some googling and watching your video, I'm confident we can do this ourselves now in the workshop.

@CarsNToys 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@52blueapple 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video with exceptional detail! Thanks for making this task a lot easier than it fist appeared! Everything went smoothly.

@NM-pl1iv 7 ай бұрын

Glad I found this video, I was able to replace my valve cover gaskets on my 2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. I was able to get both covers off without messing with the engine mounts but it was a tight squeeze. I had to remove the metal bracket that protects the fuel rail. I used a socket set and box wrench, definitely recommend a ratcheting wrench to get the drivers side bottom back bolt on and off. Took me just under 4 hours. Be mindful of the VVT solenoid, I must’ve hit mine when removing my cover and had to replace it. Other tips would be to put towels under valve covers to catch the oil from valve covers, blow off the area with air and the plastic shielding on my wires was very fragile and may break apart. I was also able to unbolt the power steering reservoir from the fender instead of disconnecting the tubing which gave me enough room on the passenger side to get that valve cover off.

@ErezYafee 3 жыл бұрын

WOW man you are awesome! Every time before I work on my car I check if you have video on it, and I gotta say that you never ket me down!!! So thank you for all of your Impreza videos (mine is 2009 non turbo but 1500 liter, engine code EL154). Timing video, control arm, fuel filter, even the multimedia replacement - I did it all with your videos. You helped me a lot so thanks again

@lee_dubs3206 2 жыл бұрын

Used these exact techniques on my 2010 Forester this weekend. Had to jack engine and everything. Actually needed to rock engine to the side with help from a friend when getting the passenger side. Just grab the intake manifolds and pull toward the driver’s side.

@user-sd9xr2bj2l 9 ай бұрын

I was watching this video after two others and each one has its own gems. The first video I watched, didn’t lift the engine, it removed the serpentine belt and rotated the cam shaft til the notch was visible on the top, to give the cover clearance around the lobes.

@ef2744 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time for doing a detailed, step by step excellent video. Really appreciate it since I'm getting ready to tackle a similar job on my 2013 subaru outback.

@CarsNToys 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@wes1356 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found your video. I was about to throw in the towel and call a mechanic because I was having trouble removing driver side valve cover. Thank you!!!!

@pirihern9329 4 жыл бұрын

Great. Thanks for the heads up on the clearence issue. That po447 and 448 was a defective pcm 1y50 dollars at the subaru dealer.

@forensic8385 4 ай бұрын

Ha, you're not joking. I tried loosening the passenger head cover bolts on a 2010 and it was a no-go. 3 of the 6 were seized in place. Using a 6point socket held super tight stripped the heads, a RocketSocket really held but it was taking way too much pressure on a 2' long breaker I was afraid the whole thing was going to shatter. I think i'm going to have to get a spare head cover because the next option is to cut the cover away with a dremel around the bolt shank. I have read that the whole shank of the bolt corrodes onto the head cover hole

@zigwil153 9 ай бұрын

Really good prefacing with the cover bolts. *Imagine having to pull an engine because of a twisted off valve cover bolt!*

@nmartin5551 3 жыл бұрын

A mechanic friend of mine showed me how to use tiny Counter clockwise to clockwise movements plus PB, to loosen tight bolts. I saw another video where the guy did that AND once broke them free, he didn’t remove them until he had broken them all free. Makes sense to me.

@Peter7Paul 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I have an '08. These cars are a bit of a pain in the ass to work on with all the tight clearances.

@noahbrown3121 3 жыл бұрын

hey bro i believe i have the same issue as you how much did it cost

@patrickzawartkay8114 6 ай бұрын

I'm working on an 06 Forester right now and needed this video thanks for posting it

@colewyatt5298 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video man you managed to show/explain every detail. I'm an apprentice of 3 months and even I could follow along

@fxdamien1206 2 жыл бұрын

Every detail but doesn’t explain the spark plugs going back in or maybe boot grease?

@colewyatt5298 2 жыл бұрын

@@fxdamien1206 I mean idk if someone doesn't know how to put a spark plug in then they probably shouldn't be messing with valve covers and whatnot

@Hamsandwich13 3 жыл бұрын

2008 Subaru Legacy here, the only way I was able to remove my valve covers was to remove the engine mount nut and washer on one side and jack up the motor lifting only that side. Then let it back down, replace the nut and repeat on the other side. You’ll have to repeat this same strategy when replacing them too unless you clean and then replace the gasket while you still have that side of the engine raised, which I would not recommend. Be EXTREMELY careful but it is possible. I am by no means a mechanic but was able to do this job, pay attention and make sure you trust your jack!!

@GranthamMann 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial. Very useful for me changing my gasket covers. It was still a pain the in ass due to the boxer design, but hopefully don't need to do this for at least another 5-10 years... Just a tip when jacking up the engine, when jacking at the oil pan, if the engine doesn't seem to be going up, keep jacking until it does provided you have undone the bolts to the engine mounts as per the video. I initially thought it the engine was caught on something, but I just didn't jack it high enough (I was worried I might break something. My car is a 2009 Subaru Liberty/Legacy...

@o.c.stiggs5377 4 жыл бұрын

As always, an exceptionally well presented tutorial. We have two Subarus (our third was recently totaled) and, despite being a fairly competent shade tree mechanic who enjoys maintaining vehicles, the boxer design is trouble-prone and often a PITA to work on.

@CarsNToys 4 жыл бұрын

Certainly not my favorite vehicle to work on. Appreciate the comments.

@mogtrader8 4 жыл бұрын

i think this is why I'm just a lil hesitant on getting a subaru. the DIY seems a lot more challenging, as compared to Hondas.

@miguelserrano9057 Жыл бұрын

Thank you great video, I can do this job by myself.

@PeterHernandez-lg2eh Жыл бұрын

2006 Subaru sti pain to work on. 1998 Honda prelude much easier. Same with my 98 Toyota rav4

@christopherclark8965 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most explanatory videos I've ever seen!

@binhonz Жыл бұрын

For those no familiar with foot-pounds of torque I'd strongly suggest you to use ugga-duggas as it is internationally accepted in the english speaking world as measurement unit of force. The valve cover bolts will take about 1 to 1.5 ugga-duggas. The engine mount bolts can easily accept up to 4 or 5 ugga-duggas. For reference, 7 ugga-duggas is as close as you'd get to super tight territory without snapping the bolt/screw. Hope this helps! =) BTW, the actual torquing values area easy to find in most reputable Subaru forums out there where'd find servicing manuals for your specific model vehicle. Cheers! =)

@Glenn_123 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Very well done and great reference to Brian's Mobile. This looks like a horrendous job.

@GatsuFromBerserk 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video, I’ve been having a hell of a time with my Subaru and just got blindsided by this when looking into a cylinder misfire. Going to get the stuff and crack into it this weekend

@zSomertonn 2 жыл бұрын

did it happen to be a cylinder 4 misfire? currently have one and replaced my plugs and wires and still have the issue. wondering if this is whats causing my issue

@dickorneles704 2 жыл бұрын

That s funny. I was doing the same. Cylinder 1 misfire here. Now the valve cover us leaking.

@zSomertonn 2 жыл бұрын

@@dickorneles704 my issue ended up being a wire and the ignition coil

@dickorneles704 2 жыл бұрын

@@zSomertonn damn. I got lucky with just replacing my spark plugs and the valve cover and spark plug seal/gasket.

@Nvp8985 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video sir, alway enjoy learning more about Subaru’s. My 2013 looks quite similar. Happy New Year!

@julioholguin5378 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, straight to the point and the camara shots are just what I wanted tos see. Thanks

@TheRushrv 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I was worried about removing the motor mounts but just loosing them makes me feel better. Nothing on hand heavy enough to line the engine up if it shifts.

@CarsNToys 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@seanlavery6477 4 жыл бұрын

Best video out. Just what i was looking for and no bullshit.

@v-squared 10 ай бұрын

Super helpful, I'm just about to tackle this on my 20`0. Also being in a rusty climate, it's good to know about the engine mounting bolts and such.

@NathanFarrisRI Жыл бұрын

thanks for the video! I ordered the fel pro kit for my 2011 outback and will be attempting this job soon! found a bunch of oil in my spark plug wells.

@stickman-1 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Truly excellent camera work guy. Very helpful.

@herbslusher4409 Жыл бұрын

One of the best presentations I've seen. Good job!

@mistone9784 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for that vid having to put gasket covers on a subaru tribeca you helped out a lot yea that last bolt on the back is hard to get to

@daveginter9030 Жыл бұрын

This is an expensive repair at a dealership. I had a 2014 Outback that needed valve cover gaskets. They pulled out the motor. With front brakes added the bill was over $2400. My advice is to ask who does your oil change to keep an eye on leaks and get rid of it as soon as one apears. And to those buying one look out for leaks! I had 129K on it at the time. The problem is that oil burns on the exhaust system and the smell is awful!

@Dessla 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video but being doing this for years on Subaru and there is no need to jack up the engine to remove the cover. Being working in my legacy GT spec B, legacy NA, my 2009 Subaru WRX/STI. Will support ur video because I have small hands n learnt to work around boxer engine tight spot. Got to love a subaru

@CarsNToys 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the heads up!

@kujochurch3133 Жыл бұрын

I really like how you specified not to strip the head of the bolt nearest the firewall... im here because i stripped it ha..... thinking bout drilling a hole in the crossmember to get some sockets on it... we'll see

@MegaCartman100 2 ай бұрын

My respect to you, amazing content.

@ehpunka 2 жыл бұрын

The curve on your hat is astounding

@anticcael7904 2 жыл бұрын

$1000? Hahahaha, Subaru told me it was going to be a $3000 minimum per side. Great vid bro. It's a big help.

@JimboDaMagnifico1086 5 ай бұрын

That's absolutely fucked with how they have some of the service costs.

@s0nnyburnett 2 жыл бұрын

This was an unnecessarily hard job, really need an engine support bar when I jacked it up by the pan it wouldn't separate from the subframe and I was sweating about bending the pan or the car body dropping out suddenly and damaging something. Subaru could have left some relief room in those frame rails all you need is 1" extra room and the labor time is less than half. At least they had the sense of mind to angle the plugs. Took 6 hours with help and you really should clean the area before doing anything so dirt doesn't fall into the rockers. I love Subaru's, 90% of the stuff that's annoying to get to on other cars is way easier but anything with plugs and valve covers is always a pain in the ass.

@DIViking 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a great tutorial. You have provided some great tips as well. I appreciate these videos and your timing belt video gave me the confidence to perform that service on my own without any issues. I do, however, have one suggestion for future videos. It would be really helpful to take a minute or two at the beginning of your videos to explain why you are performing the maintenance/repair you are performing and how you diagnosed the problem. For this video, why are you replacing the valve cover gaskets and spark plug tube seals? This may seem obvious to an experienced mechanic such as yourself, but it's really helpful for those who are still learning. For example, you might consider talking about whether you had an oil leak, how much it was leaking, how you distinguished this leak from a head gasket oil leak or other leaks, and how common this issue is with this model. I have a 2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport with 117.5k miles and have a very slow oil leak, but I am having trouble figuring if the leak is coming from the valve cover gaskets, or if my head gasket is starting to go, or both.

@CarsNToys 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Taylor. Appreciate the feedback.

@AndrewMtzpL Жыл бұрын

Can we have an update. Wich gasket did you need to replace???

@TheGhungFu 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks! I've been dreading this. Now not so much. ('09 Forrester)

@CarsNToys 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@pauln3895 2 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for the great vid! I ended up snapping my engine fastener as I was tightening it under the drivers side. You mentioned that it would be big trouble if that happened. Could you recommend what my options are? Thanks again!

@carlincooper5501 3 ай бұрын

Man your videos are extremely good and very helpful. Love them 👏🙌🏽🤩🙏👍🏾👍🏾🇧🇸

@Drew.407 5 ай бұрын

Do you need to drain oil first?

@alejandrotobienne584 2 жыл бұрын

Driver side cover, rear closer to fire wall down and front up and slide forward. You’ll have to slide it from the bottom of car though.

@Gilpinales1 8 ай бұрын

Do tou have to take the oil out first?

@diemf50 Жыл бұрын

06 forester xt with a ej255, i didnt have to jack up the engine for this. other than that, great video

@yourloverandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my friend I have and issue with my sparks plugs passenger side but with that description I have a better idea I was really worried about it. I'll subscribe on your channel!!! Thank you

@developmentprofessional1868 2 ай бұрын

I did the same change but when i replaced the oil, its not showing on the dip stick an its stuttering

@smithd2312 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazingly patient!

@dm19609721 2 ай бұрын

utterly amazing!

@MCDuncan08 10 ай бұрын

I wish you would have showed the jacking up procedure.

@JonathanVaucher 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2008 Impreza 2.5i (same engine as yours). Today I changed my sparkplugs and notice a bit of oil on my sparkplug socket and on the sparkplug boots. I wasn't a massive amount of oil (maybe 0.1-0.2 milliliters per well) It's 60000 miles. I changed the plugs with new NGK. Is the sparkplug well gasket seal leaking a common thing on these subies ? I really hope my suby won't leave me stranded. I'd go for the valve cover gasket and sparkplug gasket seals replacement at the dealership but they want 800$ and I just spent 1500$ canadian for timing belt, pulleys and tensionner at the dealearship. Can I live with leaky spark plug well gaskets or is it a major bad thing ? Thanks for all your awesome videos !!! it help me change my sparkplugs and I will soon do the fuel filter (already bought the fuel filter and big round gasket).

@CarsNToys 4 жыл бұрын

At 140k miles the spark plug tubes weren't too bad. Based on your oil reading I wouldn't be concerned. Just watch for leaking head gaskets and keep any eye on the oil. Cheers!

@JonathanVaucher 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply ! Will do. For now, head gaskets look good (no visible leak from the outside of the short block-head interface).

@CDVEDROD 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Question: I am wondering what you think about using anti-seize on fasteners to make the job easier next time? Also, how about PB blaster on all fasteners before removing?

@jbaudet 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, you are very conscious about getting a good angle for us to see. Just one quick question, I have a Forester 04, do I have more clearance or its pretty much the same thing. Thanks

@colinfiggins3372 3 жыл бұрын

I have an 05 Forester XT. It's doable without lifting the engine. But id you have dohc motor you have to put extra silicone sealant on certain areas, this is difficult to get right without jacking the engine up lol

@user-ui5df9ui5y 3 ай бұрын

Good stuff. Thanks for the informational video!

@mackit6231 Жыл бұрын

Hope you didnt have a leak nownits been 2 years, you put the gasket on backwards. The bend in the gasket contours prefect only one way. You can also see in the final product how you dont see the blue gasket around the center bolts.

@wadeross 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial!

@vijayanchomatil8413 5 ай бұрын

So you didn't even need to do anything to the fuel injectors or the fuel rail?

@georgejexter 11 ай бұрын

Could this leaking cause power loss issues randomly ?

@DarcyCorbitt 2 жыл бұрын

I believe you said this was a 2010 Impreza. Does it have the same engine as a 2009 Forester? I believe I have a valve cover leak, and found this video useful for a step-by-step repair.

@VideoNOLA 2 жыл бұрын

20:30 Missed opportunity to slather on a light coating of anti-seize so those 12 fasteners remain easier to remove in the future.

@shaecloud4403 8 ай бұрын

Long story short; Midas doubled my oil drained the trans and then handed me the keys like it was good to go… Ok, so what should I spend 200 diag money on if the transmission was already declared as cooked?? Im thinking valve cover gaskets/ spark plug tubes, but what else can be checked short of pulling the entire engine apart?? Midas is at fault and trying to get me to sign a release of any future unknown claim liability before they’ll replace the transmission. Subaru keeps saying the transmission needs to be fixed before the motor can be tested.

@beefy1231 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend replacing the injector seals while in there for the valve covers? I have a '09 Forester, same 2.5 L engine, with 40,000 mi. No current problems with the injectors or leaking from seals but curious whether you've had to replace them on your Impreza. Thanks for this fantastic instruction in this video.

@pro.laps.gaming Жыл бұрын

No fujibond on the gasket??

@willklaes 3 жыл бұрын

Currently doing this to my 08

@koltonamore 3 жыл бұрын

I just did it to mine, did you have 8 bolts on your passenger side? I had one like the one attaching the timing belt cover but longer (they're a different design than my 12 valve cover bolts, and smaller) in the raised threaded hole above the bottom right valve cover

@zedajuk90 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for This video , Helped me a lot

@beau5375 2 жыл бұрын

Great video & narration. Thanks!!!

@asphaltwarrior1 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and informative video thank you

@axlroze3572 11 ай бұрын

Amazing job done!

@cyberedwing 2 жыл бұрын

What is the average labor costs? You made it look so easy.

@Jamaican_gamers 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Jamaica and I have on of those car and I have some issues I would love if we could talk and I walk you through it no one in Jamaica can solve it

@stevenludwig3429 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@JonathanVaucher 4 жыл бұрын

Awsome tutorial. As always. Now subscribed !

@yellowjoe.2000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Great video. Is this the main cause of the dreaded Subaru oil leak in a year 2010 Subaru legacy 2.5L as an example? valve cover gasket is work out or the the cover is loose?

@joeyamandareyes4589 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@angelramirez7747 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job! Thanks for sharing.

@pirihern9329 4 жыл бұрын

. Lite was good enough. Save mucho denero

@jamesankney7535 7 ай бұрын

How much do you think it would cost to have dine at a shop?

@jaimemartin6704 5 ай бұрын

I been driving with oil on my plugs for years, LOL... Well I'm doing this to make sure its not leaking from the head gaskets. As they say, monkey see, monkey do! Thanks for the tips ... esp the caution of the motor mount bolts :).

@donjalex2262 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@JJJDrums 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I had my cam carriers serviced on both sides of my 2013 outback. Is that the same valve cover that would of been removed to access the cam carriers? I have a slow oil leak on my passenger side cover. Looks like some sort of silicone type material was used to seal it instead of an actual gasket. Also my coil packs 2 and 4 are now misfiring. Do older coil packs tend to go bad after being removed?

@blueberrycornbread 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. I will not be attempting this 😆

@zachhubbard5135 3 жыл бұрын

SAME

@Gilpinales1 8 ай бұрын

Do you have to get the oil out?

@quirky5555 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video ! Did you have a chance to replace the broken boot ?

@serious460 4 жыл бұрын

Good vid man

@derekbenham4374 3 жыл бұрын

Am I mistaken, or is the gasket on incorrectly at 19:43? It looks like it needs to be flipped over

@joshuawitzen 2 жыл бұрын

At 13 seconds, it sounds like a fart slipped past the gate. Could have been the chair, BUTT I don't know. Still a good video! Though some may it stinks... haha.

@EDDIEGARAGE 3 жыл бұрын

have to specify between America & Australia we are Downunder

@luciojayansantofimiobermud3598 Жыл бұрын

Gracias, no hablo inglés pero le entendí perfecto, gracias amigo

@jmm6165 3 жыл бұрын

Help ! Of course I couldn’t take out the drivers side. I unbolted the two engine mounts but jacking by the oil pan is lifting the entire front end. I’ve ran out of possible solutions. Any way to release the engine from those mounts if it’s stuck to it? Would removing the fuel rail be an alternative?

@koltonamore 3 жыл бұрын

What's up with the raised, threaded hole above valve cover bolt bottom right passenger side? I had a bolt in it like the one connected to timing belt cover but longer, and yours looks like it was empty. Visible paused at 15:00+

@dagarnertn Жыл бұрын

About how long does this job take?

@hbic3 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2010 Forester. Yesterday, I had one side(I assume driver side) gasket replaced. Couldn't get to the other side because of MY time constraints. I love my mechanics, been using them for 25 yrs, always thorough job so nothing ends up costing me more later. However, this morning, my car was leaking gas from driver side engine compartment. It turned out to be fuel injector seal....No charge. That leads me to believe it was their mistake, something they did or forgot to do and that's why they didn't charge for it. For one, if it had been leaking for a while, how didn't I smell it. And if it had been leaking while they had it yesterday, how did they not notice. I'm not upset that made a mistake, since they aren't charging me to fix it, just curious as to what they might have done to cause it.

@sebastiansegade 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video much appreciated thanks a lot GOD BLESS

@EDDIEGARAGE 3 жыл бұрын

great job buddy, thanks

@jnepute 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for creating this tutorial. This helped me out tremendously. I appreciate all of the tips and tricks as well. I did have one question regarding the point of contact for jacking up the engine. Is the oil pan the best place to jack up the engine? It worries me that the soft metal on the oil pan may not hold the weight of the engine and could get damaged in the process. I saw that you used a block of wood to disperse the weight, but was just wondering if there is a better point of contact to jack up the engine? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Also, do you recommend replacing all valve cover bolts or is it safe to reuse the existing bolts as long as they are still in good shape? Thank you!

@CarsNToys 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. Certainly use a block of wood. You can try jacking below the cylinder head but I worry it would place too much stress on the head bolts (and head gasket). No issues with the oil pan thus far. No indentations. And the engine is not jacked up and an extraordinary height. Just high enough to remove the valve covers. I reused the valve cover fasteners (after cleaning the threads). Cheers.

@michaelchipak422 4 жыл бұрын

What happens if one of those motor mount bolts snaps? I couldn't get mine to budge but was nervous to really lean into it. Hitting it good with the PB blaster and I let it sit overnight. About to try it again.