Help needed
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Burning Brakes
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From: West Palm Beach, FL
Help needed
I need assistance with my passenger-side catalytic converter bolt.
While replacing the exhaust last night, I noticed the bottom bolt is bent and the thread is damaged. My concern is whether the bolt is removable. I don't have much clearance to see from behind, but I did notice that a 5 or 6-mm socket might fit at the front. I haven't attempted to remove it yet because I'm worried about breaking the bolt.
Does anyone have any suggestions or advice? I have attached some images for reference, Thank you.
While replacing the exhaust last night, I noticed the bottom bolt is bent and the thread is damaged. My concern is whether the bolt is removable. I don't have much clearance to see from behind, but I did notice that a 5 or 6-mm socket might fit at the front. I haven't attempted to remove it yet because I'm worried about breaking the bolt.
Does anyone have any suggestions or advice? I have attached some images for reference, Thank you.
Melting Slicks
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a quality stud extractor should get that out with no problem.
If you think the bolt is rusted in, give it a little squirt of PB BLASTER and let that soak before you try and remove it
If you think the bolt is rusted in, give it a little squirt of PB BLASTER and let that soak before you try and remove it
Melting Slicks
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From: Key Largo Florida
Based on this picture, looks to be screwed in. No bolt cap.
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When I removed my stock exhaust, my exhaust studs on the driver side came out together with the nuts. I would assumed it is the same for the passenger side, meaning you can unscrew that stud out, but definitely use alot of BP Blaster.
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Glad you were able to remove the bolt.
