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02-05-2017, 04:53 PM
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HELP- removal of header from exhaust system
RealOEM.com shows bolts/nuts but also looks like the original bolts are tacked onto the header (which what I think mine are). Has anyone ever broken that stud out to replaces them? Drilled out? Searching if any other DIY have done it or should I look for a muffler shop? The rusted photos are my car, other photo is someone selling on Ebay to show the studs. THNAKS!
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02-05-2017, 06:22 PM
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They look like bolts .pb blast is what I use. I leave it around an hour or more, then gently try to take them out. good luck
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02-06-2017, 05:04 PM
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mine are WAY past penetrating oil, one of the nuts was completely rotted away.
They are pressed in studs. (attached photo of what they look like new) I took it to my local independent muffler shop and bargained with them to get them out and new bolts (non pressed regular bolts) for $100. They used a torch and air chisel. I would have had to drill them out. I will replace them with stainless bolts/nuts in the spring
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02-06-2017, 07:28 PM
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I was going to say they are pressed in bolts, like some wheel studs. Banging them out when they break or stripped is not fun let me tell you.
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02-13-2017, 07:23 AM
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