Exhaust removal
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Racer
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Exhaust removal
I have located my "factory" muffler for the 73. I will be removing my 2in/2out system. I have SSI's. Will I be able to get thids thing off??
I can grind the small weld on the bracket, but as far as removing the bolts..will they budge?? I can soak them in penetrating fluid over night.
And, if need be even cut the nut off and maybe push the bolt through. But if that is not possible I don't even want to get started. As loud as the car is now, if I was to get this thing half off and then have to drive to a shop I would attract the wrong attention for sure...What are my chances here??
I can grind the small weld on the bracket, but as far as removing the bolts..will they budge?? I can soak them in penetrating fluid over night.
And, if need be even cut the nut off and maybe push the bolt through. But if that is not possible I don't even want to get started. As loud as the car is now, if I was to get this thing half off and then have to drive to a shop I would attract the wrong attention for sure...What are my chances here??
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From: Severna Park, MD
Worst case you might have to cut the nuts off the bolts to the head exchagers. No big deal, a cutting wheel or hacksaw will do the trick. I would use new hardware anyway, new gaskets too. Like you said soak the bolts and the straps too and you should be ok. Take your time and have fun!
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2001
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Thanks for help. I was concerned about the entire bolt being threaded. Guess I'll give it a shot. Everyone here thinks it will go OK. Got the new gaskets and I'll put some anti-sieze on. The joys of DIY
BTW: DO these gaskets self seal or do I need something on them before locking down the exhaust??
BTW: DO these gaskets self seal or do I need something on them before locking down the exhaust??
