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Pyroman415Apr-02-04 05:50 PM
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#72038, "Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..."


          

Im trying to replace my stock exhaust with a new one but the screws connecting the cat to the midpipe are rusted on and I cant get them off. I tried for about 45 minutes and I used lots of force and WD40. Any suggestions or tips?

  
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RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..., GhEttOrAiD, Apr-02-04 06:03 PM, #1
RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..., Dave41079, Apr-02-04 06:58 PM, #2
      RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..., soulcontroller, Apr-03-04 10:28 AM, #3
           RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..., eclipse_99rs, Apr-03-04 10:36 AM, #4
                RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..., The1Bill, Apr-05-04 06:25 PM, #5
                     RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..., lickscissors, Apr-06-04 03:04 AM, #6
                          RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..., ughhhead, Apr-06-04 03:07 AM, #7
                               RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..., lickscissors, Apr-06-04 03:51 AM, #8

GhEttOrAiDApr-02-04 06:03 PM
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#72039, "RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..."
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Originally posted by Pyroman415
Im trying to replace my stock exhaust with a new one but the screws connecting the cat to the midpipe are rusted on and I cant get them off. I tried for about 45 minutes and I used lots of force and WD40. Any suggestions or tips?


penetrating oil. wd40 will only help your wrench slip off faster.

FS: 2.5" Test Pipe 25 shipped

  
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Dave41079Apr-02-04 06:58 PM
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#72041, "RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..."
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PB Blaster. Keep spraying them and letting them soak for a couple days. Also you might try using a torch to heat up the flange. If none of that works, get a big honkin impact and go to town.



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soulcontrollerApr-03-04 10:28 AM
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#72062, "RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..."
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pb blaster is your friend. its the miracle solution for most of my stuck parts.

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eclipse_99rsApr-03-04 10:36 AM
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#72063, "RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..."
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I had a bitch of a time with mine too. Just use pb blaster then knock off all the rust and find the correct socket and a breaker bar.



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The1BillApr-05-04 06:25 PM
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#72234, "RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..."
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I rounded mine off after a day of torching and PB Blasting. PB Blaster is the shit, but it wasn't up to the task on my car. I used a cutoff wheel. The sparks are real purdy, too.

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lickscissorsApr-06-04 03:04 AM
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#72271, "RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..."
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yea this happened to me... unfortunatly, it was before i had my air compressor, so no air tools. i ended up sawing my exhaust off with a f'n hack saw. those bolts were no going anywhere. i used liquid wrench, pb blaster and gave it hell for like 2 hours trying to get those bastards off and i still had no luck. ... good luck, you're gonna need it. lol emoji


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ughhheadApr-06-04 03:07 AM
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#72272, "RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..."
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 Apr-06-04 03:07 AM by ughhhead

          

damn you doug, you were logged into this computer i am using so i posted with your name. lmao! just for the record, lickscissor's post was actually me posting. hehe

  
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lickscissorsApr-06-04 03:51 AM
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#72273, "RE: Cat to Midpipe screws rusted on..."
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i was wondering what happened...i thought i was sleep-typing or something....
doug


14b custom turbo kit, modified starion front mount, 9.6:1 JE pistons/Eagle rods....running 12psi
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