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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Stock Manifold Down Pipe (Y-pipe) Stud...

'97 Trans Am. Anyone know if it's a screw in or is it pressed in? I had to cut one of them off last night. Thinking of drilling it out and just putting a bolt/nut in there but if I can easily get the remaining piece of the stud out, I'd rather replace it. It is the driver's side. Thanks!

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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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They are screwed in.I snapped one of mine when replacing the y-pipe/ cat.
I drilled it out and replaced it with a stainless nut and bolt.
Start off with a small drill and work your way up
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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Thanks very much. That's probably what'll end up doing. It's so rusted, it probably won't come out anyway.
Old Jun 8, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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I tried some vice grips first but it wouldn't budge.Use a drill bit about 2-3mm diameter first and go all the way through,small drills are much easier to centre.If you try using something like a 10mm drill bit to start with it will just skid off.Make sure you wear some safety goggles unless you like burning your eyes out with hot swarf .
The studs are pretty soft,you should have no trouble drilling it out.Good luck .
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