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Old 07-31-2001, 02:59 PM
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Unbolting manifolds/Y-Pipe

I have almost everything off except I cannot unbolt the manifolds from the Y-Pipe. If anyone knows the bolt size, or how to do this, it will save me from getting POed and using the torch. Thanks for any info you can give me.
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The two bolts on the bottom of each manifold go through to a nut on the other side. You cannot turn the bolts because they are welded in place, so you need to get under the car and use a deep socket to take the nuts off.
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I'll add that a good penetrating lubricant like PB Blaster helps a lot. Soak them liberally and then wait a day. Soak them again, put your deep socket and extension on, and go to work. Requires a lot of muscle to break them loose if they've been on for awhile...
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