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Subject:Re: which exhaust system is best?
From:James Ruch
Date:Thu, 9 Dec 1999 05:49:00 PST

Hello Mike

Beware of ceased, corroded, and otherwise awful bolts that go into the
alumimum heads.  You may wish to try to get each of these bolts loose
*before removing anything*.  If you don't have the tools/experience to get
one or more of them loose, you might want to have a pipe bender/welder do
the job for you.  If you DIY, patience, heat (on the head), a six point
socket, and "gentle wiggling" are your best friends. On reassemble, clean
the threaded holes with a tap, use new bolts, and apply a good anti-cease
compound.
        You will also need a "u-joint" fitting to get your socket onto a couple of
the bolts.

J.Peter
'85 Weekender
Alfred, NY

>
>Also, how is this job to do at home?  Lots of skill
>and tools needed?  Or basic skill, tools and patience.
>  I plan to replace muffler and cat when I do the
>pipes.
>
>Mike Harrnacker
>89 Weekender
>Federal Way, WA
>
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