Chicago Crew Thread #2 - Page 517 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Matt H · 10-24-2005, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cameron

We didn’t.

AHA! Makes so much more sense now! That wont work, I need to have an exhaust on the car, it is my daily driver. I am probably slowly killing myself with carbon monoxide poisoning!

Cameron · 10-24-2005, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt H

AHA! Makes so much more sense now! That wont work, I need to have an exhaust on the car, it is my daily driver. I am probably slowly killing myself with carbon monoxide poisoning!

Well, if you’re trying to separate two exhaust pipes, use a saws-all between the flanges to cut the bolts. Obviously this won’t work for removing the exhaust manifold.

Soak the crap out of it with BP.

Matt H · 10-24-2005, 10:16 AM

I think I suck at the communication today.

I was able to get the downpipe off the car, that is not an issue. It is broken at the flex tube. Therefore, the flextube and the last 12 inches or so (including the O2 bung) are attached to the cat. The bolts that hold what is left to the cat are not going to budge. So, it appears my option is to move behind the cat about 6 inches, cut the cat out and weld in a new piece of pipe. That would get me a new flanged section for the cat to bolt to and the new cat would accomplish the new flange on the end towards the car.

That leaves me needing a cat of some sort (anyone got one lying around) and in need of someone with welding equipment (because once it is cut it will need to be rewelded). I can just run it up to an exhaust shop but I would rather give my hard earned money to a local lister.

talskinyguy · 10-24-2005, 10:23 AM

I would weld it for you, but I dont have anything to make a jig out of to make it the same length and strait.

JeremyG · 10-24-2005, 10:23 AM

This is Tiff...

I wanted to thank Jackie for meeting us at the mall and Sanjay and Andy for inviting us to the Billiards hall. I had a great time. It was nice seeing you guys and hope to see more of you in June.

stevep · 10-24-2005, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt H

Therefore, the flextube and the last 12 inches or so (including the O2 bung) are attached to the cat. The bolts that hold what is left to the cat are not going to budge.

Have you tried heating the nuts on the downpipe side of the cat until they are cherry red and then hitting them with a impact?

That's what usually works for me.

Steve

Matt H · 10-24-2005, 10:48 AM

Steve, yeah, I gave that a shot too. I didnt want to keep too much heat there, this car has a ton of oil leaks and there is oil all under the under carriage, was a little concerned about fire. When I couldnt break them loose with heat I just bolted the old DP section back on and figured that it is going to have to be cut and rewelded.

Cameron · 10-24-2005, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt H

Steve, yeah, I gave that a shot too. I didnt want to keep too much heat there, this car has a ton of oil leaks and there is oil all under the under carriage, was a little concerned about fire. When I couldnt break them loose with heat I just bolted the old DP section back on and figured that it is going to have to be cut and rewelded.

Sears (and many Auto parts stores) sell nut splitters (shut up Andy

). They are cheep and work well. I’m assuming by your description that the cat you need is the main cat? I have a 3S pre-cat in my garage if you need that.

Nut Splitter

Damon · 10-24-2005, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cameron

...sell nut splitters (shut up Andy

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HA! Good call Cam, he would've been all over that one!
Sorry I couldn't make it out there to help... I was hoping we could do it in the morning as I had family stuff at noon. I'm up for the welding though, gimme a ring.

Damon · 10-24-2005, 01:03 PM

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10-24-2005, 10:16 AM	#5163 (permalink)
Matt H Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 I think I suck at the communication today. I was able to get the downpipe off the car, that is not an issue. It is broken at the flex tube. Therefore, the flextube and the last 12 inches or so (including the O2 bung) are attached to the cat. The bolts that hold what is left to the cat are not going to budge. So, it appears my option is to move behind the cat about 6 inches, cut the cat out and weld in a new piece of pipe. That would get me a new flanged section for the cat to bolt to and the new cat would accomplish the new flange on the end towards the car. That leaves me needing a cat of some sort (anyone got one lying around) and in need of someone with welding equipment (because once it is cut it will need to be rewelded). I can just run it up to an exhaust shop but I would rather give my hard earned money to a local lister.

10-24-2005, 10:23 AM	#5164 (permalink)
talskinyguy High-Fivin BAMF Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dekalb, IL Drives: with 714ft/lbs Trader Rating: (23)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 I would weld it for you, but I dont have anything to make a jig out of to make it the same length and strait.

10-24-2005, 10:23 AM	#5165 (permalink)
JeremyG VIVA LAS VEGAS!! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Las Vegas Drives: 2004 WRX STi Trader Rating: (26)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 This is Tiff... I wanted to thank Jackie for meeting us at the mall and Sanjay and Andy for inviting us to the Billiards hall. I had a great time. It was nice seeing you guys and hope to see more of you in June. __________________ MY 415AWHP Subie WRX STi FOR SALE!! http://www.3si.org/forum/f10/2004-wr...-parts-432844/ Livin' And Lovin' Las Vegas

10-24-2005, 10:48 AM	#5167 (permalink)
Matt H Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 Steve, yeah, I gave that a shot too. I didnt want to keep too much heat there, this car has a ton of oil leaks and there is oil all under the under carriage, was a little concerned about fire. When I couldnt break them loose with heat I just bolted the old DP section back on and figured that it is going to have to be cut and rewelded.

10-24-2005, 01:03 PM	#5170 (permalink)
Damon Paternus Expectus Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicagoland, IL Drives: 95/*99 Stealth TT Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 BTW... guess what Damon bought? . . . . . . . . . . ========================================================== Yes kids, sitting in the garage at this very moment is a vintage "Ironman Ivan Stewart's Super Off Road" video game. 3 simultaneous players of off road action... it even has NAWSS baby! Don't know how many of you know this game, appreciate this game, or even know what the hell I'm talking about. Let me tell you though... it is FUN! Plus, you can drink heavily and drive like an a$$hole! Yes... now you too can be Sanjay! Who's up for an "Off Road Tournament Mini-Gathering"??? WooooHoooo!!!

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