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Snapped a bolt trying to remove the cats

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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 02:57 AM
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Snapped a bolt trying to remove the cats

OK I broke a bolt trying to get the cats off for my LT install (Jet-Hot) How am I supposed to get this thing out? I sprayed a ton of Liquid Wrench on all of the bolts and now, after I snapped on, am letting the stuff soke in over night.

I got the alternator off and some off the exhaust manifold bolts off, unbolted the mid section of the Y-pipe and now I need to cut the y-pipe off the exhaust. What should I use to cut it off? I need to get a smooth cut.

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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 09:38 AM
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Snapping bolts is a good thing when doing headers. Only place where you don't want to snap one are the manifold bolts. I used a Dremel to cut the Y-pipe off. PITA. Just use a recipricating saw right before the y-pipe meets the I-pipe.
Old Aug 23, 2003 | 10:45 AM
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I snapped both of my bolts when I did my cat-back. I just took it to a shop and they heated the bolts up with a torch and then sprayed them off with cold water, then they came right out. Didn't charge me anything either.
Old Aug 23, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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OK i am retarded. I didnt even realize I wasnt going to use the bolts ever again......I am slow.
Old Aug 23, 2003 | 07:56 PM
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OK i am retarded. I didnt even realize I wasnt going to use the bolts ever again......I am slow.

Bwhahaha I hate when that happens.
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