I just purchased a set of stainless headers and mufflers. I am trying to get the old headers off. I started on the passenger side and was stuck with the header bolt on the last(most rear) area. The head of the bolt actually sits partially covered by a lip of the frame. The bolts are rusted and takes a huge amount of torque to loosen. I can get a small short wrench on the bolt but can generate any torque on the bolt to move it. Any ideas as to how to get it off. I have a 71 pushbutton car and it has a rear mount ZF. Would loosening the rear trans mount allow the engine to shift forward slightly to get to the bolt. Or do I have to literally raise and tilt the engine upwards to get access to the bolt. Thanks in advance, Ben
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