tek_civic

i went to install my testpipe and the header side of the cat came off really nicely, like the bolds actually unscrewed and i didn't break anything, unlike when installing the exhaust. but the muffler side of the exhaust is stuck like no other! the two triangle flanges are stuck together! i had to cut the bolts off because they would NOT unscrew and now i can't get the bolts out or disconnect the two flanges and i have no idea of what to do! i am going to take it to a muffler shop and see what they can do, hopefully they have some magic tool that will break the bond. my other idea was to just cut of the flange with my sawsall and welding on a new flange, but since i have no welder i am sort of outta luck there. also does napa sell the triangle flanges in case i have to cut and weld it? my friend has a lift and can weld so if i need to i can just do that. please give me your suggestions. well thanks for the help

rodrez.

If you've tried everything, I say take it to a muffler shop and have them take care of it. Usually only charge you like 10 or 20 bucks to do simple stuff. I was buying some wax from Autozone last week, and they had triangle flanges in just about every size on the shelf.

tek_civic

hey cool, and thanks for the quick reply. i think i am going to just bring it in to the shop and have 'em do it for like $20. for the frustration it has already caused me $20 is worth it.