So today I changed the oil and in my general inspection I noticed the broken bolt. I have researched it enough to see that if I can lift the motor a few inches I should be able to drill or extract the bolt. Now, in trying to raise the motor I have removed front and rear mount nuts (17mm I think) and removed the 2 bolts on the passengers side along with loosening the larger bolt on the passenger side to allow of movement. Problem is the thing wont lift. I put pressure under the motor and wiggled both body and motor and nothing. I have a service manual but just cant seem to find anything else. Am I missing something? Thanks everyone!

 

I have realized I just don't have the time right now so off it goes to a shop. I am fortunate to have a shop near by that concentrates on Honda's and Acura's

 

One or more engine mount bracket may also need to be removed before the engine can be lifted.

In regards to the broken alternator bolt, if the alternator mounting bolt is cross-threaded or wasn't torqued to spec when the alternator was installed, the stress on the alternator bracket and its mounting bolt can cause one or both to break.

See attached pic. for the info.

https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/foru...ng-bracket-jpg

 

Thanks redbull! The car is new to me and I suspect that there had been a timing belt replacement done and it's entirely possible they torqued the bolts wrong. In my oil change I noticed the drain plug washer had been absolutely crushed flat and oozing out the sides leaving me to believe that someone didn't know about proper torquing. Thanks for they reply.