Exhausted!

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <199711270558.AAA126444@pilot09.cl.msu.edu> "Shane Allen Snyder" writes:

> I am in the process of replacing the "front" muffler assembly on my '86 4kcsq.
> I am having a TERRIBLE time removing the old exhaust.  I am now down to ONE
> bolt.  It is on the front (catalytic converter) of the muffler pipe.  It is the
> bolt on the top which has vitually NO room for tools.  THe other two where a
> beast to remove and involved vice-grips and a lot of swearing.  Now I am
> stumped by this last bolt.  Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!

This may be no help at all, or even a provocation, but I've seen this bolt 
removed by Martin at BR Motorsport using an air-powered hacksaw.  It takes less 
than ten seconds this way.
 
Another way is with a wire saw - this is a piece of wire with carborundum 
powder bonded to it, and a handle each end.   Thread it over the bolt and saw 
away.

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club