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really need help..front pipe to cat flange 900

posted by  ApexiGSX on  Tue Jan 28 14:59 CST 2003
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i really need help..i was installing a new exhaust and cat on my 1994 940 non turbo wagon..and as soon as i put the wrench on the bolts connecting the cat to the front pipe..they stipped...the wrench was on perfectly...grr...so i just pulled out my dremel..and cut the bolts in half in the middle..the whole exhaust is off now..but i dont know what to do...the flange is loose so i cant really use vice grips..unless someone has some suggestions..anyone? please..TIA

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    really need help..front pipe to cat flange 900

    posted by  ApexiGSX on  Tue Jan 28 15:41 CST 2003
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    ive been soaking them in pb blaster..i drilled a hole in one i was going to try to get out with an extractor..its not catching though..i havent tried clearing the rust from around them yet..worse comes to worse i can always just drill em out like you said and rethread if necessary..i got new bolts and nuts...and they dont look like they would thread in..id have to double check tho..thx for the quick reply =D








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    really need help..front pipe to cat flange 900

    posted by  haroon on  Tue Jan 28 15:33 CST 2003
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    worst case, you're going to have to drill them out. But try socking them in pblaster and puching them out. Heating may work also. As far as I know they are not threaded into the flange, it's just rust holding them.







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