bolt welded on stock exhaust pipe???

help23 · 08-09-2009, 04:39 PM

So I picked up a Tanabe Concept G exhaust for my 2nd gen and while I was under the car trying to get the !@# damn bolt off and it looked like it was welded on. Believe me I did try turning it and I couldnt get it to move for the life of me. It was the first time I have even been under a car so I was a wee bit on the, dont let this drop me, mood. I did have jack stands but still....nerves.

So does this look like I am not going to just get this off with brute force? Or it is that I need to really just "put my back into it".

TattooAl · 08-09-2009, 04:45 PM

you might need an air tool....its probably torqued down like crazy!

help23 · 08-09-2009, 04:52 PM

damn air tools too....I just bought my first screwdriver that wasnt for a computer LOL.....seriously though do you think a power drill with the socket would work or should I start hitting up friends with air tools?

LDUB · 08-09-2009, 04:57 PM

when I got my exhaust there was no way in hell it was coming off with a hand tool. The shop I took it to had to cut the bolt off and put a new one on.

awinter · 08-09-2009, 08:05 PM

On the bottom pic, are you trying to loosen the top (with spot welds) or the bottom? Looks like the nut was spot welded on so you would have to loosen the bolt head which is on the bottom.

help23 · 08-09-2009, 08:11 PM

I was trying to loosen the bolt on the bottom, with the non spot welds. I am not that big of a dude so I might just need to get someone bigger but I couldnt get it to move for s#!t

If y'all think it should move without air tools/big dude let me know and I will climb my arse back under the car....and thanks for the feedback y'all

awinter · 08-09-2009, 08:34 PM

Get some PB Blaster from any auto parts store. Spray it on good and let it set for 20-30 minutes. It should come off real easy at that point. If necessary, use a breaker bar or use the top of your floor jack handle (slide over your ratchet handle) for more leverage.

help23 · 08-09-2009, 10:15 PM

Is this what you are talking about? The PB Penetrating Catalyst or is it something else that you refer to? I really want to get this exhaust on even though it is pretty on my floor

thanks for your help

Padanky · 08-09-2009, 10:26 PM

It'll come off, it's not welded. Impact works wonders.

help23 · 08-09-2009, 10:42 PM

thanks Padanky, I just feel like I am going to break something since I am not use to working on cars. I am already looking at air tools right now....this car modding thing is like what I assume crack is like.... on a side note whats up with a grill for my 2nd gen man

awinter · 08-09-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by help23

Is this what you are talking about? The PB Penetrating Catalyst or is it something else that you refer to? I really want to get this exhaust on even though it is pretty on my floor

thanks for your help

Yep, that's what I'm talking about. PB Blaster FTW!

help23 · 08-09-2009, 11:54 PM

PB...spray....wait 30 min while eating a PB&J....then BOO YEAH!!!..

thanks for your help everyone and if this doenst work I will back!

seppuku27 · 08-12-2009, 06:55 PM

Before you go to air tools you could get a Harbor freight breaker bar and a hammer. That would break it loose.

TrevorS · 08-13-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by help23

So I picked up a Tanabe Concept G exhaust for my 2nd gen and while I was under the car trying to get the !@# damn bolt off and it looked like it was welded on. Believe me I did try turning it and I couldnt get it to move for the life of me. It was the first time I have even been under a car so I was a wee bit on the, dont let this drop me, mood. I did have jack stands but still....nerves.

So does this look like I am not going to just get this off with brute force? Or it is that I need to really just "put my back into it".

Yes, it does look as though the nut is welded to the flange, but it doesn't apopear the bolt is so restricted. Loosen the bolt and yoiu should have it off.

ketchup_xb · 08-13-2009, 12:19 AM

elbow grease it casey.

TrevorS · 08-13-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by help23

Is this what you are talking about? The PB Penetrating Catalyst or is it something else that you refer to? I really want to get this exhaust on even though it is pretty on my floor

thanks for your help

I tried this on some Eclipse exhaust bolts and it definitely didn't live up to the advertising. Good luck, but don't count on it.

help23 · 08-13-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ketchup_xb

elbow grease it casey.

dude I was yanking on that mutha f!@#a with no luck.....I am going try it again tomorrow night with the PB stuff and a pipe to beat that bad boy into submission

Black_Box · 08-13-2009, 02:55 AM

how big of a rachet are you using...go to sears and buy a huge breaker bar as said or a flew head rachet with a long handle...those are the ish!!

help23 · 08-13-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Box

how big of a rachet are you using...go to sears and buy a huge breaker bar as said or a flew head rachet with a long handle...those are the ish!!

Apparently not a big enough of one...HA!

So....

I just picked me up a big arse breaker bar....now if people would stop parking in front of my house....I cant pull into my drive way so I have to do this in the street and people keep parking all f'd up....maybe tomorrow night...sigh

seppuku27 · 08-13-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by help23

Apparently not a big enough of one...HA!

So....

I just picked me up a big arse breaker bar....now if people would stop parking in front of my house....I cant pull into my drive way so I have to do this in the street and people keep parking all f'd up....maybe tomorrow night...sigh

I'd call and get their shit towed.