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Author Topic: bassani x-pipe install, can't get to one of the bolts TruBlueGT02 ¯ Member # 1205 posted                                 Ive got all the bolts loose from the drivers side flange connecting to the manifold, but the passenger side im having one hell of a time even getting to the bolt, and tried using a air drill to remove it when i had the chance (think i stripped it in the process) anyone have any secrets of getting to those? Ive used swivels, extensions..and its damn near impossible 02 Mustang GT is the model, btw. -------------------- [img]http://home.inreach.com/mmckague/trubluegt02.gif[/img] ------------ 1-7-01: The best day of my life. Forever. Posts: 386 | From: Tracy, CA | Registered: Apr 2002  |  : 00NIGHTMARE ¯ Member # 1010 posted                                 on the passenger side we used a 10" extension plus a swivel. -------------------- 00 black GT w/saleen kit & rims T-Trim 597RWHP 475RWTQ 1.79 60. 11.2 @ 131.9 on 91 tune, not me driving. Built and tuned by Nextgen. Posts: 533 | From: Livermore again | Registered: Mar 2002  |  : TruBlueGT02 ¯ Member # 1205 posted                                 the problem is its so ridulously tight on there.. -------------------- [img]http://home.inreach.com/mmckague/trubluegt02.gif[/img] ------------ 1-7-01: The best day of my life. Forever. Posts: 386 | From: Tracy, CA | Registered: Apr 2002  |  : JoeT ¯ Member # 298 posted                                 WD-40, WD-40, WD-40. One idea, is make sure you have the socket on the extension/swivel combo by hand FIRST. I thought I was the most unluckiest fool in the world when I discovered my stock headers on my 93 had TWO DIFFERENT bolt sizes on each stud. Unbelievable. Just make sure it's on at first and do it by hand. -------------------- 1984 Ford Tempo AOD--- RIP Posts: 6785 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2001  |  : saleen00925 ¯ Member # 1302 posted                                 or if you don't plan on reusing your stock pipes you can just mash them to make it as easy as possible. -------------------- -Adam Cate 00' Saleen #00-925 3.55 Factory gears, 80mm MAF 13.7 @102mph 2 12" MTX 7000's pushin 1000W [IMG]http://www.saleen00925.com/images/saleens3small.jpg[/IMG] Saleen00925.com Posts: 244 | From: Sacramento CA | Registered: May 2002  |  : TruBlueGT02 ¯ Member # 1205 posted                                 torque.. torque is a GOOD tool . i added a metal hollow bar to the socket wrench to add more leverage and it came right off..schweet.. lots of cussing helped too -------------------- [img]http://home.inreach.com/mmckague/trubluegt02.gif[/img] ------------ 1-7-01: The best day of my life. Forever. Posts: 386 | From: Tracy, CA | Registered: Apr 2002  |  : street_illegal_stang ¯ Member # 1554 posted                              once you get past the bolt problem,you might wanna lossen the bolts on the otherside. trust me you'll save an hour or two. i installed a mac off-road h-pipe and that was a bitch to get on...i feel ya buddy... i had the same prob your going threw..just take the advice give from the other people...make sure the socket is flush on the bolt..i fucked mine up a little... shit happens -good luck -Justin r. Posts: 1276 | From: Long Beach C.A | Registered: Jul 2002  |  :

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