Trying to install Apex N1 exhaust, but the bolts by the cat are all rusty and don't wanna budge. Any ideas? I can't take it to the shop though, I have no money for labor...

1996 Eclipse RS

2nd generation Altezza tail
lights

1996 Eclipse RS

-Mods-
Altezza tail lights
Apex'I N1 Cat-back Exhaust
Mitsubishi seatbelt pads
Momo Aluminum Sport shift knob
Symborski shift kit
AEM Cold Air Intake
Accel 300+Thundersport Plug Wires

-Stereo-
Clarion Deck
Infinity 6.5" fron

Go to autozone etc. and get a can of rust something or other. It is made to spray on, soak into the metal and allow you to remove the nuts/bolts that will not budge. It is like 3 dollars a can. Just follow the directions and it will work. WD40 might work in a pinch....every good neighbor has a can lying around.

You could also clean the bolts/nuts with a wire brush when they are off and then use antiseize compound when you install them. It will make the next time much easier. More money/more time involved.

97 RS(PTE SC-61, Built Long Block, Electromotive Tec 3)It's Here!

cut the old ones off and replace them with some stainless steel ones.


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If you have a torch, heat those suckers up red hot and take a ratchet to em while they are glowing. Thats what I had to do 3 weeks ago and I have a 95 in Michagan weather

Matt
HRC Stage 2

Matt
1995 Eclipse GS
2.0L, S16g Turbo, 8 Injectors, 26psi

1998 Eclipse GSX
2.3L Stroker, AEM EMS Converted to Speed Density, FP3065 Turbo, 35psi , and so on...