Had a day last week where every single bolt came out smooth

I was doing a timing belt on a 2012 Honda Accord last Wednesday, and normally I fight with rusted bolts for half the job. But that day, every bolt from the crank pulley to the tensioner turned with just a ratchet, no breaker bar needed. Has anyone else had a random perfect day where the car just cooperated for no reason?

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michaeljones2mo agoMost Upvoted

Read somewhere that Honda's use some kind of anti-seize from the factory on certain bolts, maybe you caught them on a good day lol. That's wild though, those crank pulley bolts are usually a nightmare.

jennyh552mo ago

Which specific bolts did you hear Honda uses anti-seize on? I’m trying to remember if it’s just the crank pulley or if they do it on other high-torque stuff like the flywheel bolts too. Honestly kinda curious if there’s a list somewhere of which ones get the factory goo.

cameron_webb2mo ago

Oh man, @michaeljones you might be onto something there! I've heard that too, like Honda dips certain bolts in some magic goo before shipping them out (probably to mess with our heads later lol). Those crank pulley bolts are usually a total beast, so getting one that comes out easy is like winning a tiny lottery. Maybe the factory techs just decided to be nice that day and really slathered it on. Either way, count yourself lucky and don't question it too hard, just move fast before the bolt gods change their mind!