VSS bolt stripped - DOH!

[Cool Runner]

Ok so I just purchased this 92 Accord LX for cheap because it has a few issues. One of the main one being the speedo doesn't work and the s light is flashing. After some research on this site I determined it is a VSS issue and so I attempted to extract said sensor.

Then the epic battle began and in the end I had one bolt out and the bolt nearest the pass side stripped. I tried bolt out but the size that fit requires a 19mm socket which won't fit in that tight space. I tried everything I can think of but no luck.

How can I get that sucker out?

[Granite CB7]

So, you were trying to remove the pair of 10mm bolts at the top, facing up, right? Well, if you still can't get the other bolt, you can remove the entire unit from the car for easier access to that bolt. You'll need to undo that tall 10mm bolt that's closest to the rear mount, then remove both p/s lines and plug them (tapered wood dowels work well). Or, the lines are long enough for you to pull the unit from the tranny w/ them still connected, maybe that'd give you a better angle for vise grips, heat helps too!

[Cool Runner]

Great thanks, I will try that tonight when I get home.

[Cool Runner]

So I finally got the old vss off with the aid of a Sawsall but it was my first time using one of those and I apparently got a little overzealous.

It looks like I only cut 1/4 of an inch in but I can't look into the cut because of the location.

Do you thinks this will cause any long term problems:


Here's how I got the VSS out with that stripped bolt:

[Granite CB7]

^well, you got it off w/o major surgery I have a spare JDM VSS that I looked at, w/ that cut, you should be fine, the lower section is actually inset about 1/8" already, so you're good. Did any fluid seep out of the cut? Maybe clean up the area and seal the cut w/ RTV, just incase!