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CTown Stang · October 10th, 2007, 08:39 PM

I tried to install my O/R H pipe today but I was only able to get bolts off that were connecting it to the catback. Should I take it to a muffler shop and have them do it or try to finish it myself? Would a muffler shop even do it since its O/R? About how much would it cost?

memphismustang87 · October 10th, 2007, 10:07 PM

I don't understand the question...

I think u need to word it better...

HMUSN · October 10th, 2007, 10:09 PM

I get it.

he can't get the bolts off the manifolds.

it's a common problem.

you can try heating them up or using a solvent to loosen them a bit
(like WD40)

memphismustang87 · October 10th, 2007, 10:19 PM

Oooooooooooo!!!! I just read it wrong! Sorry dude!

Yeah, those were a bitch to get off for me too!!

We tried penatrating fluid(ALOT)!!

We wound up gettin a shop to heat it then break it loose.

Try usin a breaker bar....If u have a jack with a detachable shaft, and with an opening at the end, then just insert the end of the wratchet into the shaft opening and it works for alot of extra leverage! If that bolt is able to move w/o penetrating fluid or heat, then this will do it.

If not, the other two will.

A shop will charge u anywhere from 35-65 bucks to get those bolts off! It's a bitch!!

patwrecked · October 11th, 2007, 12:13 AM

most shops dont want any buisness with offroad pipes. it all depends where u live.

memphismustang87 · October 11th, 2007, 04:40 PM

I didn't have any problem w/ finding one.

whitemustang02 · October 11th, 2007, 06:34 PM

in some state shops leagaly can not remove cats unles they are dameged

CTown Stang · October 12th, 2007, 06:45 PM

Do you think that if I had a shop remove the bolts and take the stock mid pipe off I could drive it about 10 miles with open headers to get it back to my house? Im tryin to spend the least amount of money possible and it would probably be cheaper to install the new mid pipe myself than having them install it.

memphismustang87 · October 12th, 2007, 11:43 PM

I don't think it would have enough back pressure to keep running...

I'm not positive.

Just get them to break lose all the bolts and just lightly tighten them back. Then u can drive it back home.

Ask them if u should replace any of the studs also. I had to replace 2.

October 10th, 2007, 08:39 PM	#1
CTown Stang Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	Help I tried to install my O/R H pipe today but I was only able to get bolts off that were connecting it to the catback. Should I take it to a muffler shop and have them do it or try to finish it myself? Would a muffler shop even do it since its O/R? About how much would it cost? __________________ 1996 GT K&N Intake Flowmaster Original 40's MAC O/R H-Pipe Dual CD Receiver Pioneer 4-way Speakers

October 10th, 2007, 10:07 PM	#2
memphismustang87 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 210 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't understand the question... I think u need to word it better... __________________ 98GT 5spd,KYB shocks & springs,K&N,new plugs & FR Wires,BBK O/R H-Pipe,Flows,Pro50 short-throw,Bullit DD Rims,2.5% tint,4.10 gears,Proj. Headlights,Mach I Shaker

October 10th, 2007, 10:09 PM	#3
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	I get it. he can't get the bolts off the manifolds. it's a common problem. you can try heating them up or using a solvent to loosen them a bit (like WD40) __________________

October 10th, 2007, 10:19 PM	#4
memphismustang87 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 210 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oooooooooooo!!!! I just read it wrong! Sorry dude! Yeah, those were a bitch to get off for me too!! We tried penatrating fluid(ALOT)!! We wound up gettin a shop to heat it then break it loose. Try usin a breaker bar....If u have a jack with a detachable shaft, and with an opening at the end, then just insert the end of the wratchet into the shaft opening and it works for alot of extra leverage! If that bolt is able to move w/o penetrating fluid or heat, then this will do it. If not, the other two will. A shop will charge u anywhere from 35-65 bucks to get those bolts off! It's a bitch!! __________________ 98GT 5spd,KYB shocks & springs,K&N,new plugs & FR Wires,BBK O/R H-Pipe,Flows,Pro50 short-throw,Bullit DD Rims,2.5% tint,4.10 gears,Proj. Headlights,Mach I Shaker

October 11th, 2007, 04:40 PM	#6
memphismustang87 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 210 iTrader: 0 reviews	I didn't have any problem w/ finding one. __________________ 98GT 5spd,KYB shocks & springs,K&N,new plugs & FR Wires,BBK O/R H-Pipe,Flows,Pro50 short-throw,Bullit DD Rims,2.5% tint,4.10 gears,Proj. Headlights,Mach I Shaker

October 11th, 2007, 12:13 AM	#5
patwrecked Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 339 iTrader: 0 reviews	most shops dont want any buisness with offroad pipes. it all depends where u live.

October 11th, 2007, 06:34 PM	#7
whitemustang02 MM's official Chevy guy 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,026 iTrader: 0 reviews	in some state shops leagaly can not remove cats unles they are dameged __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick" - Theodore Roosevelt "Any idiot can make a V8 fast, it takes a real idiot to make a fast V6". '02 Mustang N/A 4.3 stroker away for winter '72 Chevelle project car 454 coming '93 Bronco EFI 351W DD

October 12th, 2007, 06:45 PM	#8
CTown Stang Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do you think that if I had a shop remove the bolts and take the stock mid pipe off I could drive it about 10 miles with open headers to get it back to my house? Im tryin to spend the least amount of money possible and it would probably be cheaper to install the new mid pipe myself than having them install it. __________________ 1996 GT K&N Intake Flowmaster Original 40's MAC O/R H-Pipe Dual CD Receiver Pioneer 4-way Speakers

October 12th, 2007, 11:43 PM	#9
memphismustang87 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 210 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't think it would have enough back pressure to keep running... I'm not positive. Just get them to break lose all the bolts and just lightly tighten them back. Then u can drive it back home. Ask them if u should replace any of the studs also. I had to replace 2. __________________ 98GT 5spd,KYB shocks & springs,K&N,new plugs & FR Wires,BBK O/R H-Pipe,Flows,Pro50 short-throw,Bullit DD Rims,2.5% tint,4.10 gears,Proj. Headlights,Mach I Shaker

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