beetlegreg
Ready to race!
Are there any tricks to getting the sleeve clamp on the catback to slide on a car with a few miles on it 28,000. thanks g
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Removeal Catback
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jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
PB blaster and plenty of it. Use a small pry bar to open the sleeve a little bit, then a rubber mallet if you have to.
Tony48
Go Kart Champion
This, and hit it with a torch if you have access to one. Even a propane torch would help.
Once you get the bolts undone it helps to completely remove them and slide the clamps off of the sleeve so they don't squeeze on the sleeve. Removing the clamps can be difficult since they are located by a small detent on the side opposite the bolt. Use a pry bar or similar to spread/hold the clamps open while you slide them off.
riceburner
Autocross Champion
but be quite carfeul as you are very close to the fuel lines... :23:
Every thing suggested works great, BUT in severe case (not everyone has a torch hot enough) the use of an angle grinder (always wear eye protection) to cut the rusted pieces of clamp, then pry bar to open and remove. An air chisel works wonders as well for all exhaust work, once you use the air chisel you never go back.
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