2 questions

[bmws50b30]

1. i need new ideas on how to loosen my rear bumper bolts. I already broke 2 t-55 sockets. i already used a long breaker bar and even used my electric impact wrench (not the cheap one). i soaked the bolt with pb blaster overnight before doing all this. i give up and need some help getting this thing out. had no problem with the other bolt.

2. i'm about to do my timing belt and head gasket for the first time. i still need to read the bentley and the DIY here. what's the best way to tackle this. i'm assuming head gasket first then work my way up.

thanks for the help.

[RobertK]

1. Sounds like they are rusted up tight. The only other option that has worked for me in the past is to remove the nuts that hold the shocks on the car and remove the entire bumper then make an assessment from there.

2. You have to remove the timing belt anyway so basically put new parts on once you have the cylinder head installed.