Well the downpipe i was sent was wrong, and I was thinking about remving my cat. ANd since the downpipe has hole for O2, I am going to do it. ANyway, I got one screw off my cat, but hte other 2 are RUSTED and VERY VERY VERY TIGHT. I tried breaker bar, but there was simply NO ROOM. ANybody have an Idea? I was thinking about getting an air wrench kit, you think that a 5hp or 2 hp one would work? I would apreciate any help, thank you.....

 

PB Blaster

 

Try a lubricant like WD-40 or something. If that doesn't work then I would go for the air wrench.

 

u think 5 hp would do? or should I go with 2?

 

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Saved my life on that IM install. Give it a try.

 

where can you get pb blaster?

 

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I believe AutoZone or any auto parts store carries it.

 

go get a GATOR socket ( as seen on tv.com) might help...who knows. or metwrench..........

 

You would really want an impact wrench. The proper measurement for these would be ft/lbs. I would say that your average 1/2 drive impact wrench should be able to easily remove these bolts. I would say average would be in the 250 - 300 ft/lbs range. If you need a compressor too, bigger is always better, but make sure you look @ the CFM because that's the number that really matters.

 

You can also use a cutting wheel as a last resort.

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For real, don't strip the bolts to a point where you're going to have to cut. Maybe try warming up the car first. Or just take it to a shop for a quickie.

 

The pb blaster is the cheapest way to go. If that doesn't work buy an air wrench or a torque wrench.

 

i woudl take it to shop to loosen up, but I cant. I need to install my downpipe from Turbo, but the cat is in the way, So I need to take it off and then take it to muffler shop to get custom job....

 

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I was under the impression it isnt smart to use a torque wrench to undo a bolt.....

 

Us ea torch to cut them off. Just be careful you don't burn anything else. I had to do this once.

 

i guess im going to get an air compressor and do this, Air tools are always something good to have

 

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Good way to ruin a $100 tool.