Help 97 dualcat Y pipe. Help.
 

I'm trying to change out the pasanger side cat.
I need some help getting to the exhaust manifold Nuts.
I learnd the hard way that I have to take down the starter.
And then I can get a clear shot at that one.
I broke the stud on that one.
The second one is a clear shot.
The third one is the problem.
What do I need to get to it?
I have a BMR K-member so I know that makes things easer.
Thanks for any help. :thumb:


Chris G.

Re: Help 97 dualcat Y pipe. Help.
 

I have a 96 (dual cats). I was able to get to all the nuts w/o taking down the starter but it takes some clever angles to get at it. I remember using a long extension and possibly a wobble extension to give me that extra angle. I actually broke all the studs and ended up drilling out all the studs and replacing them with galvanized bolts.

Re: Help 97 dualcat Y pipe. Help.
 

TTT.
:shrug:

Re: Help 97 dualcat Y pipe. Help.
 

Any body else? :shrug:
I have to replace one of the studs on the exhaust manifold.
Are they pressed in or do the screw in?

Thanks,

Re: Help 97 dualcat Y pipe. Help.
 

The studs on the manifold are pressed in, I believe, you could probably pick up a used manifold for cheaper than you could get your old one fixed.

Since you have the K-Member, long-tube header install should be a breeze, you should use this as an excuse to upgrade.

Re: Help 97 dualcat Y pipe. Help.
 

Thanks, :thumb:
I have a set of SLP shorty headers.
I just have to get them coated before I put them on.
I'm justing trying to replace the cat.
I got a used one at a good price.
But I'm having problems getting to then nuts.
Thanks for the info on the studs.

Chris.

Re: Help 97 dualcat Y pipe. Help.
 

TTT. :thumb:
anybody else. :shrug: :thumb:

Re: Help 97 dualcat Y pipe. Help.
 

TTT

Any body else know what tool's to use to get the pasanger side cat down.
I have to get it down tomarrow it's killing my gas mpg.

Thanks,

Chris G.