Removing the stainless factory exhaust tip |
Removing the stainless factory exhaust tip |
Jul 13, 2013 - 2:18 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 29, '08 From midwest Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I am in the process of trying to replace the rear bumper reinforcment bar, but the bolt right above the exhaust tip is basically corroded on. I need to get the exhaust tip out of the way so I can get a better shot at the bolt. Would appreciate any help with this. Thanks.
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Jul 13, 2013 - 2:32 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '13 From Bulgaria Currently Offline Reputation: 53 (100%) |
I broke 2 out of 5 of the bolts. The rust got to them. I used a ratchet for all except the one above the exhaust. I was able to remove it with a wrench and a lot of small turning actions cause it's very tight.
If you have no success with the wrench(too much rust) just cut the head. Get a hammer and something like a metal rod that has a head like a flat head screwdriver and hit it a couple of times. -------------------- |
Jul 15, 2013 - 5:22 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 29, '08 From midwest Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Okay thanks. How about getting the factory exhaust tip off?
This post has been edited by 6thcelestial: Jul 15, 2013 - 5:22 PM |
Jul 17, 2013 - 1:44 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
it slides out of place, its not welded.
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Jul 18, 2013 - 7:36 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 29, '08 From midwest Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That's what I thought at first, but when I got close, it looks like it is welded at 2 spots on the pipe. I could be wrong, but that is what I see. I know it is the factory tip though.
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Jul 19, 2013 - 6:58 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
mine slided out. all you can do is try.
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Jul 19, 2013 - 7:40 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 29, '08 From midwest Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
What year was yours, and did you just get behind it with a rubber mallet to loosen it, or pull from the front? Appreciate the help.
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