crazypurgatory

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.


Chris G.

bluezed28

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.

crazypurgatory

TTT.

crazypurgatory

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

Thanks,

NBred94

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.

crazypurgatory

Thanks,
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.

crazypurgatory

TTT.
anybody else.

crazypurgatory

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.