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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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Anyone have this problem - I have a set of LG's and I am trying to take the exhaust system off to do some engine work. But the X-pipe is stuck on the end of headers. I tried some heat - and a small shledge to bang it loose or free - but it will not budge. Any thoughts ? - besides a larger hammer. I was thinking of cutting it - but contacted LG first - they do not sell X-pipes seperately - only with the whole system.
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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Try spraying some pentrating oil and let sit over night. Worked for me when I was doing tranny job.
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Try spraying some pentrating oil and let sit over night. Worked for me when I was doing tranny job.

but go to Auto-Zone and buy some PB Blaster. There is absolutely nothing on earth that works better for loosening stuck, rusted parts. After soaking it good, bang around on it to help it penetrate.

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Originally Posted by FrogmanDave
but go to Auto-Zone and buy some PB Blaster. There is absolutely nothing on earth that works better for loosening stuck, rusted parts. After soaking it good, bang around on it to help it penetrate.

Dave
I second the PB Blaster. Great stuff.
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