cat removal question
02-11-2010, 04:57 PM
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cat removal question
ive searched and cant find anything helpful.....im replacing my cat with a midpipe...only problem is im having problems getting the freaking bolts off.....ive got 2 of the nuts but having provlems with the rest....sprayed with penetrating oil for 2 days to try to help before i ever started on it......any suggestions
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02-11-2010, 05:12 PM
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Drive the car get the bolts hot. Jack up the car and spray the hell out of them with pb blaster.
I have a 04 with 60k miles at the time and mine came off that way.
Get a kick *** socket that locks. Dont use a cheep one from Chinna lol and put your back into it. Or my friend held the socket and I put my foot on the bar till we hard a snap! then we could turn them and take them off.
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I have a 04 with 60k miles at the time and mine came off that way.
Get a kick *** socket that locks. Dont use a cheep one from Chinna lol and put your back into it. Or my friend held the socket and I put my foot on the bar till we hard a snap! then we could turn them and take them off.
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02-11-2010, 05:13 PM
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Like this
http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...-8&sa=N&tab=wi
Walmart and autozone have them for like under 20
http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...-8&sa=N&tab=wi
Walmart and autozone have them for like under 20
02-11-2010, 05:13 PM
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Allows you to get some leverage : )
Lol looks like I was beat to the punch... if you've got some pipe laying around, you could just use that as well.
Lol looks like I was beat to the punch... if you've got some pipe laying around, you could just use that as well.
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02-11-2010, 05:18 PM
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They are on there man! you really got to put your back into it till your face turns red lol or use your foot.
The pb blaster really helps! spray the hell out of them bolts.
The pb blaster really helps! spray the hell out of them bolts.
02-11-2010, 05:20 PM
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Yeah... the combination of PB Blaster and a breaker bar should do the trick.
Just keep this in mind, when you buy a breaker bar, keep in mind how much room you have under the car.
Don't buy the longest bar they have... I think I use my 18" breaker bar when under the car.
Just keep this in mind, when you buy a breaker bar, keep in mind how much room you have under the car.
Don't buy the longest bar they have... I think I use my 18" breaker bar when under the car.
02-11-2010, 05:21 PM
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damn fellas i really appreciate all the help....now i gotta go get a breaker bar from my father in law.....ill keep you all posted.....my pipe also cam with new bolts thank good ness
02-11-2010, 08:09 PM
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another question.....are the bolts threaded too ...got a breaker bar but theres not enough room with the socket head and the adapter for the socket
02-11-2010, 08:18 PM
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great reply....ur have been a tremendous amount of help spewing your infinite knowlegde and wisdom upon us meager peasants,,,,,,sarcasm
02-11-2010, 08:24 PM
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I assume you are trying to remove the front nuts.
If you can't fit a breaker bar in there, you can use a wrench (like you tried before) with a good pipe to act as a breaker bar (referred to as a cheater bar).
Simply insert the wrench's handle into the pipe.
Obviously, don't try a copper pipe
If you can't fit a breaker bar in there, you can use a wrench (like you tried before) with a good pipe to act as a breaker bar (referred to as a cheater bar).
Simply insert the wrench's handle into the pipe.
Obviously, don't try a copper pipe
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lol.....ive got 2 of the front nuts removed ,,,,the bottom and right side one.....third one is still on as well as all the bolts are still attached.....i might have to take it and have them removed
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finally got it off.... i drove around and let it get hot and they all came off easily....put my new midpipe on....ive got a rattle but im sure i can fix it....gonna get sum new hangers cuz it rattles when it gets hot,,,,,,,so i might go with some smaller ones
i will say this, my cat must have been clogged pretty good...my 8 jumps when i hit the gas....i didnt realize what i was missing....lol.....i shook the cat and u could hear it ralttle and sum little internal pieces fell out....oh well money well spent....well any money spent on my car is well spent.....thanks for all the help and suggestions
Pup
i will say this, my cat must have been clogged pretty good...my 8 jumps when i hit the gas....i didnt realize what i was missing....lol.....i shook the cat and u could hear it ralttle and sum little internal pieces fell out....oh well money well spent....well any money spent on my car is well spent.....thanks for all the help and suggestions
Pup
02-12-2010, 08:41 PM
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finally got it off.... i drove around and let it get hot and they all came off easily....put my new midpipe on....ive got a rattle but im sure i can fix it....gonna get sum new hangers cuz it rattles when it gets hot,,,,,,,so i might go with some smaller ones
i will say this, my cat must have been clogged pretty good...my 8 jumps when i hit the gas....i didnt realize what i was missing....lol.....i shook the cat and u could hear it ralttle and sum little internal pieces fell out....oh well money well spent....well any money spent on my car is well spent.....thanks for all the help and suggestions
Pup
i will say this, my cat must have been clogged pretty good...my 8 jumps when i hit the gas....i didnt realize what i was missing....lol.....i shook the cat and u could hear it ralttle and sum little internal pieces fell out....oh well money well spent....well any money spent on my car is well spent.....thanks for all the help and suggestions
Pup
