and I was only able to get the passenger side out I used a eraser to clean it, however the driver's side I could get all but one out because the studs got so rusty (ended up snapping one) So I guess it's a nut extractor for me I guess.

 

Funny thing was unplugging the connection to the fuel pump did not cause my gas gauge to go to empty, regardless it's stuck between empty and 1/4

 

and I'm going to guess those studs on the tank are not replaceable.

maybe there's some kinda RTV or hondabond that could work there?

well it's between two good nuts so I don't think I should have a problem or anything... it took a lot to break the seal anyways.