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Posted by TruBlueGT02 (Member # 1205) on :
 
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

[Confused]

02 Mustang GT is the model, btw.
 
Posted by 00KNIGHTMARE (Member # 1010) on :
 
on the passenger side we used a 10" extension plus a swivel.
 
Posted by TruBlueGT02 (Member # 1205) on :
 
the problem is its so ridulously tight on there.. [Mad]
 
Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
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.
 
Posted by saleen00925 (Member # 1302) on :
 
or if you don't plan on reusing your stock pipes you can just mash them to make it as easy as possible.
 
Posted by TruBlueGT02 (Member # 1205) on :
 
torque.. torque is a GOOD tool [Smile] . 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 [Big Grin]
 
Posted by street_illegal_stang (Member # 1554) on :
 
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. [Wink]
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 [Big Grin]
-good luck
-Justin r.
 




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