Test Pipes and The Demon Bolts
07-27-2015, 12:14 PM
#1
Test Pipes and The Demon Bolts
Hi, I tried installing my Test pipes over the weekend and had no luch. everything was done except those 2 bolts from header to Cat converter on the drivers side. i have searched the forums and tried all the options and still no luck
. whats the best way to get those 2 bolts off? any advise?
. whats the best way to get those 2 bolts off? any advise?
07-27-2015, 12:38 PM
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Test Pipes and The Demon Bolts
Make sure the bolts are thoroughly soaked with PB Blaster or similar product. Wd-40 is inferior. Also make sure you have a good quality extension to approach one of the bolts from the engine bay. Official instructions state that you have to remove the steering knuckle to access the top bolt from the engine bay, but I was able to remove mine without doing so. It helps if you have somebody underneath the car to push the catalytic converter just to give you a couple of millimeters of clearance and often that is enough.
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07-27-2015, 01:46 PM
#5
Hi, I tried installing my Test pipes over the weekend and had no luch. everything was done except those 2 bolts from header to Cat converter on the drivers side. i have searched the forums and tried all the options and still no luck. whats the best way to get those 2 bolts off? any advise?
. whats the best way to get those 2 bolts off? any advise?
07-27-2015, 03:48 PM
#7
I absolutely agree with what everyone said. My HFC install was a 2 day process.
Passenger side came off with PB Blaster (overnight soaking) + a torch and I was able to crack it loose with a 2 foot 1/2" extension.
Driver side was a pain in the ***. The steering column is in the way so it made it hard to get the socket on the bolt. PB Blaster and a torch didn't work.
5 hours of trying to get it off, and I just said forget it and cut it off with a saw. I'm glad I did because the demon bolt was basically fused to the flange from the constant heat of the exhaust. It would have NEVER come off otherwise.
Keep in mind you MUST use a 6 point socket for this, a 12 point will strip it.
You may have to cut it like I did. A few more tips:
- Try hitting it with an impact gun. It probably won't loosen it but sometimes the force of the impact could break it then you can get it loose with a breaker bar.
- Try TIGHTENING the bolt just to break it and then go back the other way.
Those bolts suck, good luck with it.
Passenger side came off with PB Blaster (overnight soaking) + a torch and I was able to crack it loose with a 2 foot 1/2" extension.
Driver side was a pain in the ***. The steering column is in the way so it made it hard to get the socket on the bolt. PB Blaster and a torch didn't work.
5 hours of trying to get it off, and I just said forget it and cut it off with a saw. I'm glad I did because the demon bolt was basically fused to the flange from the constant heat of the exhaust. It would have NEVER come off otherwise.
Keep in mind you MUST use a 6 point socket for this, a 12 point will strip it.
You may have to cut it like I did. A few more tips:
- Try hitting it with an impact gun. It probably won't loosen it but sometimes the force of the impact could break it then you can get it loose with a breaker bar.
- Try TIGHTENING the bolt just to break it and then go back the other way.
Those bolts suck, good luck with it.
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