3Series

I'm resurrecting this thread. I was able to get all the nuts off. However, I was unable to remove the pipe that clamps to the center muffler. It was late and I was also getting tired and it was hot outside. The question, is there a trick to remove the connection to the center muffler? (997.2 car).

From my experience, all the nuts are easy to remove. I bought the S wrench and it fits the top nut on the bracket. That took the longest to remove but I accomplished it.

Hatzenbach

Here is a trick:
Remove the exhaust tips. This allows you to move the exhaust cans further out of the way. The little space you gain is essential

Dan@SharkWerks

Once the nuts are loosened, spray penetrating spray/oil into the sleeve on both sides where it connects to the center/side mufflers. Twist up/down as you wiggle it to the side. If it's really stuck you can put a prybar/flathead screwdriver on it and tap with a hammer toward the center or side muffler. Either direction will allow it to be removed. Once you move it a tiny bit, spray more into the sleeves.

3Series

Makes sense and I was thinking the same thing. Although I never really made it that far. Also, I never picked up a E12 socket so that's on the list.



Thanks. That's my plan for tonight. I only half assed it last night but my assessment was that the pipes were probably a little frozen together.