Ughhh another h-pipe question

PhillyGT · September 19th, 2011, 07:16 PM

Ok so i got every bolt except the header bolts out.Ive soaked these bitches for about 2 days,and they wont budge.I dont have a torch or anything like that.Do you guys have any tips that could help??It is the original h-pipe if that helps.And yes the bolts look rusty.

SNmustang95 · September 19th, 2011, 07:18 PM

Cheater bar! always worked for me?

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PhillyGT · September 19th, 2011, 07:47 PM

You mean a breaker bar right?? What if they snap?Can they be replaced? I have the stock headers

nolife · September 19th, 2011, 09:11 PM

Extension(s), a good 6 point socket, and the largest bar you can fit under the car. If you apply good counter torque to the bar end and keep the socket straight and tight on the nut while you are turning it, it will either come loose or the stud will break.
If the stud breaks, you can try to pound it out or grind it down and drill it out or try to get a stud extractor up there. Then replace the broken ones with regular stainless nuts, bolts, and washers. It's tight in there but I had to do something similar.

shamrock81887 · September 19th, 2011, 10:07 PM

Put a socket wrench to it hold it and start pounding on it wit sumthing with sum wieght while putting light pressure on it works every time and it is alot less straining on your body

shamrock81887 · September 19th, 2011, 10:10 PM

I had a issue with my caliper bolts not wanting to break loose today i pulled and pried with all my might and nothing i picked up a c clamp put the socket wrench on and gave it a few taps while pulling slightly and they came right off

Bubba95SN · September 19th, 2011, 10:35 PM

CRC Freeze Off is carried by Auto Zone. Around $6 a can. Has refrigerant in it to shrink the stud and spin nut off. Stuff works like a commercial!

PhillyGT · September 20th, 2011, 09:06 AM

Well its raining here for the next couple days,nut ill pick up that crc stuff and give it a try.I also got an electric impact wrench off my buddy,do they really work???

Stdyhand · September 20th, 2011, 09:13 AM

I use a 18" breaker bar with 3 feet of pipe on the end to break loose really tough bolts. The risk of snapping it is always there. I would try bubba95's idea of the freeze off then try to break it loose. Also you can get a propane torch at your local Walmart for probably $20 or less. Heat the area around the bolt and hit the head of the bolt with that freeze off and it should break loose.

Chris951 · September 21st, 2011, 10:14 PM

Impact gun. Harbor freight has a decent electric corded 1/2" one for $50. I had to get it when I did my control arms and u joints. It will come in handy and make life a lot easier.

PhillyGT · September 22nd, 2011, 10:02 AM

My friend just lent me his electric impact gun.Im gonna get some crc freezoff too.Gonna try first thing saturday morning.Wish me luck!!

September 19th, 2011, 07:16 PM	#1
PhillyGT Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 13.8@101.58mph! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 621 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ughhh another h-pipe question Ok so i got every bolt except the header bolts out.Ive soaked these bitches for about 2 days,and they wont budge.I dont have a torch or anything like that.Do you guys have any tips that could help??It is the original h-pipe if that helps.And yes the bolts look rusty. __________________ Dropped on Eibachs,K&N FIPK,Mac-prochamber o/r,Flowmasters.Short throw,Heavy Right Foot Mod

September 19th, 2011, 07:47 PM	#3
PhillyGT Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 13.8@101.58mph! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 621 iTrader: 0 reviews	You mean a breaker bar right?? What if they snap?Can they be replaced? I have the stock headers __________________ Dropped on Eibachs,K&N FIPK,Mac-prochamber o/r,Flowmasters.Short throw,Heavy Right Foot Mod

September 19th, 2011, 09:11 PM	#4
nolife MM Fanatic 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,057 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Extension(s), a good 6 point socket, and the largest bar you can fit under the car. If you apply good counter torque to the bar end and keep the socket straight and tight on the nut while you are turning it, it will either come loose or the stud will break. If the stud breaks, you can try to pound it out or grind it down and drill it out or try to get a stud extractor up there. Then replace the broken ones with regular stainless nuts, bolts, and washers. It's tight in there but I had to do something similar. __________________

September 20th, 2011, 09:06 AM	#8
PhillyGT Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 13.8@101.58mph! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 621 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well its raining here for the next couple days,nut ill pick up that crc stuff and give it a try.I also got an electric impact wrench off my buddy,do they really work??? __________________ Dropped on Eibachs,K&N FIPK,Mac-prochamber o/r,Flowmasters.Short throw,Heavy Right Foot Mod

September 22nd, 2011, 10:02 AM	#11
PhillyGT Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 13.8@101.58mph! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 621 iTrader: 0 reviews	My friend just lent me his electric impact gun.Im gonna get some crc freezoff too.Gonna try first thing saturday morning.Wish me luck!! __________________ Dropped on Eibachs,K&N FIPK,Mac-prochamber o/r,Flowmasters.Short throw,Heavy Right Foot Mod

September 19th, 2011, 10:07 PM	#5
shamrock81887 Enthusiast 1993 mustang gt stock Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: utica ky Posts: 546 iTrader: 0 reviews	Put a socket wrench to it hold it and start pounding on it wit sumthing with sum wieght while putting light pressure on it works every time and it is alot less straining on your body

September 19th, 2011, 10:10 PM	#6
shamrock81887 Enthusiast 1993 mustang gt stock Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: utica ky Posts: 546 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had a issue with my caliper bolts not wanting to break loose today i pulled and pried with all my might and nothing i picked up a c clamp put the socket wrench on and gave it a few taps while pulling slightly and they came right off

September 19th, 2011, 10:35 PM	#7
Bubba95SN Regular 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville NC Posts: 211 iTrader: 0 reviews	CRC Freeze Off is carried by Auto Zone. Around $6 a can. Has refrigerant in it to shrink the stud and spin nut off. Stuff works like a commercial!

September 20th, 2011, 09:13 AM	#9
Stdyhand Regular 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 213 iTrader: 0 reviews	I use a 18" breaker bar with 3 feet of pipe on the end to break loose really tough bolts. The risk of snapping it is always there. I would try bubba95's idea of the freeze off then try to break it loose. Also you can get a propane torch at your local Walmart for probably $20 or less. Heat the area around the bolt and hit the head of the bolt with that freeze off and it should break loose.

September 21st, 2011, 10:14 PM	#10
Chris951 Hardcore Enthusiast 1991 mustang 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,938 iTrader: 0 reviews	Impact gun. Harbor freight has a decent electric corded 1/2" one for $50. I had to get it when I did my control arms and u joints. It will come in handy and make life a lot easier.

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