So I got a great deal on a SS Kteller exhuast, problem is that I can't get the 2 peices separated so I can install them. It has the 2 pieces that slide together and have a clamp over them, after loosening the clamp I can't get them apart. I've already tried WD40. I don't want to have to cut them apart and weld back.



Modified by elitesi8 at 9:35 PM 2/10/2008

 

can we get a pic of the problem maybe?? hard to understand exactly whats going on from your discription

 

try using a propane torch on the outer pipe to expand it. be careful, things get hot real quick.

 

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is it like press fit together?? it may have to be cut if thats the case... heat wont touch that.

 

Yeah, when first installed the 2 parts slid into each other, but after the clamp was put on and tightned down its just stuck together.

 

have you tried to just bend them opposite directions quickly and pull?

 

Oh yeah, as you can see in the pic I've tried a hammer too, I am thinking about using a cargo strap and pulling it apart with my truck. I just talked to the guy I bought it from and he said he disconnected his lower control arm and put it on that way, didn't want to have to do that but...

 

Not sounding like such a great deal now... Damn, maybe take to a muffler shop and see if they can separate it, I'm sure they run into this stuff all the time.

EDIT: maybe some large pipe wrenches?

 

I got it apart today, just needed some serious muscle and a crap load of WD 40. Will post up pics when installed. Thanks guys!