HELP!! (UPDATE/PICTURE)
09-03-2005, 06:22 PM
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HELP!! (UPDATE/PICTURE)
I'm under the Shark trying to remove the CAT pipes so I can install my test-pipe. Can someone tell me an easy way to pry the cat pipes from the aft pipes?
Everything is disconnected so I'll wait for a response
Everything is disconnected so I'll wait for a response
Last edited by Darien; 09-03-2005 at 09:22 PM.
Nope, JB Blast, or WD-40 works best. you'll have to find the best leverage place to pull them apart. sux.
09-03-2005, 07:10 PM
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I had to use a rubber mallet to beat it to different angles to work it back and forth until it finally came out. 
The rubber mallet didn't damage the pipes at all but the whole job took about 30 minutes of hammering.
Jim Mayzurk
93 GTS 5-Spd
The rubber mallet didn't damage the pipes at all but the whole job took about 30 minutes of hammering.Jim Mayzurk
93 GTS 5-Spd
09-03-2005, 07:29 PM
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also - try heating it up with a small blow torch.
If you still can't get it...I'd also recommend removing the whole exhaust - from the manifold/header flanges back - not a HUGE job, and you'll be able to work on taking it apart and re-assembling easier.
If you still can't get it...I'd also recommend removing the whole exhaust - from the manifold/header flanges back - not a HUGE job, and you'll be able to work on taking it apart and re-assembling easier.
09-03-2005, 08:49 PM
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Alright, after a little WD-40 and a lot of wiggling, I got it off.
I now have the test-pipe fully installed but I'm getting leaks around where the test-pipe slides into the aft pipes. Was I supposed to add anything around either ends??
The H-pipe seems smaller in diameter.
http://forums.rennlist.com/upload/hpipe.jpg
I now have the test-pipe fully installed but I'm getting leaks around where the test-pipe slides into the aft pipes. Was I supposed to add anything around either ends??
The H-pipe seems smaller in diameter.
http://forums.rennlist.com/upload/hpipe.jpg
Last edited by Darien; 09-03-2005 at 09:23 PM.
09-03-2005, 11:23 PM
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A tail pipe expander would take care of that?
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09-04-2005, 12:39 AM
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Wiggling side to side was the key to getting the cats off for me. Looks like it worked for you too. Habor Freight sells the pipe expanders.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=37353
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=37353
09-04-2005, 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by PorKen
A tail pipe expander would take care of that?
Darien, you can rent the expanders at Autozone. very handy tool.
Cant wait to hear the new sound!
09-04-2005, 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Darien Nunn
Tony, Not the sound I was hoping for
I may have to put the muffler back on or install some other type.
I may have to put the muffler back on or install some other type.Add the stock rear muffler back and try that.
I told you it was a bit raspy...screams at WOT though!
or...2 glasspacks at..oh..11bucks a piece IRRC? and a quick trip to a local welder....then a can of ZIP STRIP for the red paint. thats what im running.
With the airpump fitting, they even look like cats