Cat Back Removal on 94?
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Cat Back Removal on 94?
Is it possible to remove the exhaust on a 94 from the Cats back? I was trying to avoid messing with the cats but there isn't enough room on passenger side to get the exhaust far enough back to drop down off the cat without hitting the floor pan in front of the resonator. 
There is a collar on the exhaust on the passenger side that I haven't been able to get to move. Don't want to force it if shouldn't move but I think moving this will get me enough room to clear. This is a stock exhaust.
Thanks
There is a collar on the exhaust on the passenger side that I haven't been able to get to move. Don't want to force it if shouldn't move but I think moving this will get me enough room to clear. This is a stock exhaust.Thanks
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You need to go twist & back & down & twist & back & down a few times, it's a tight fit to drop it off. I did mine alone when I put the Corsa system on. Two people would be nice if you can find another body.
Sucker is heavy
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Originally Posted by froggy47
You need to go twist & back & down & twist & back & down a few times, it's a tight fit to drop it off. I did mine alone when I put the Corsa system on. Two people would be nice if you can find another body.
Sucker is heavy
One person can do it! The passenger side can be a bit stubborn but it will come out if you use enough grunt!
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I've had mine out a million times. The hardest part for me was getting that top nut off on the drivers side.
LIke mentioned, use a floor jack since the entire catback weighs 68 lbs.
LIke mentioned, use a floor jack since the entire catback weighs 68 lbs.
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If you have the exhaust too low, that may be why it's binding, jack it up so it's level and straight and then try pulling it out.
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Got It!! Thanks everyone. The trick appears to be to lower the drivers side so the heat shield will clear the underbody exhaust channel then PULL. It seemed to be the difference. Raised the passenger side slightly to unbind and out it came.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by Mr Mojo
I've had mine out a million times. The hardest part for me was getting that top nut off on the drivers side.
LIke mentioned, use a floor jack since the entire catback weighs 68 lbs.
LIke mentioned, use a floor jack since the entire catback weighs 68 lbs.
I see you used ramps at the back there--is that all you needed to do the job? Jack stands in front and a couple of ramps in the back?
I have a power effects on mine that I have to pull off. Since it is multi-piece, plus just put back on by mechanic a few weeks ago, hoping it is easier than the stocker.
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Originally Posted by sothpaw2
Mojo,
I see you used ramps at the back there--is that all you needed to do the job? Jack stands in front and a couple of ramps in the back?
I have a power effects on mine that I have to pull off. Since it is multi-piece, plus just put back on by mechanic a few weeks ago, hoping it is easier than the stocker.
I see you used ramps at the back there--is that all you needed to do the job? Jack stands in front and a couple of ramps in the back?
I have a power effects on mine that I have to pull off. Since it is multi-piece, plus just put back on by mechanic a few weeks ago, hoping it is easier than the stocker.
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Originally Posted by RickF
Got It!! Thanks everyone. The trick appears to be to lower the drivers side so the heat shield will clear the underbody exhaust channel then PULL. It seemed to be the difference. Raised the passenger side slightly to unbind and out it came.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Glad to hear you got it out!
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Originally Posted by sothpaw2
...I see you used ramps at the back there--is that all you needed to do the job? Jack stands in front and a couple of ramps in the back?
I have a power effects on mine that I have to pull off. Since it is multi-piece, plus just put back on by mechanic a few weeks ago, hoping it is easier than the stocker.
I have a power effects on mine that I have to pull off. Since it is multi-piece, plus just put back on by mechanic a few weeks ago, hoping it is easier than the stocker.
