Re: downpipe to kitty bolts on a 5kt

[M Connors <mconnor@frontiernet.net>]

Marc,
Have you tried an open end wrench?  I think with the exception of one of the
three bolts they are fairly easy to reach.  The one, I recall, is a major
pain.  Have you also tried leveridging a large screwdriver between the bolt
head and tailpipe.  This will sometimes prevent the bolt head from turning. I
live in the Northeast, and have found that sometimes the exhauts bolts are
too rusty and have to be cut off with a reciprocating saw.  As a suggestion.
I always replace any exhaust bolts that I remove with Stainless Steel
replacements (available at most hardware and/or marine stores).  The
Stainless bolts aren't cheap but if you ever mess with your car's exhaust
system a second time you will thank yourself for spending the extra money
now.  Good Luck on the project.

Regards
Mark

Marc A Swanson wrote:

> How do you you effectively hold the nut to take the bolt out.  The cat is
> too close to the nut to allow space for a socket or box end wrench. A
> cresant wrench just seems to keep sliding off.  Suggestions?
>
> -Marc-
> 87 4kcsq awaiting turbo
> 87 5ktq  donor