removing I-pipe
removing I-pipe I finished the install of my headers and y-pipe but I've hit a snag. I cant get the y-pipe to slid on to the I-pipe. I decided I'd try and pull the i-pipe because it would make lining everything up easier. the problem is I cant get it to seperate from the muffler. I removed the clamp but the pipe is crushed down pretty good. I've tried rocking the whole pipe, twisting it to break the tension and even hammered a screw driver around the joint. Nothing is loosening it up. Does any one have a suggestion to help remove it? Would spraying wd-40 in there help? I thought about cutting it but Im afraid if I do I wont be able to get the slip joint back together.
thanks in advance guys.
thanks in advance guys.
I've ran into that on a car before. Someone had cranked the U-clamp down so far that the metal was crimped. I used a 3" cutting wheel and cut slits in the outer pipe allowing it to spread open a little. Remember to grunt a lot and make mean faces, seemed to help a lot.
Originally Posted by Hilton
I've ran into that on a car before. Someone had cranked the U-clamp down so far that the metal was crimped. I used a 3" cutting wheel and cut slits in the outer pipe allowing it to spread open a little. Remember to grunt a lot and make mean faces, seemed to help a lot.
I'll try that.
I've been grunting at it for some time now. And even used some bad words. Maybe it'll help
Remove some rear hangers i removed the right side rear soild mount that slips into a black bushing,
i believe its one 13mm nut, remove it temp..., & reinstalled after completed
(this allows you to move the rear section more) (be carefull not to rip the other rubber exhaust hangers.)
i found it to be easier to install the y-pipe into the "I" pipe then take a long prybar and put it between the "y" and the tip of the prybar put it on the
"u" joint of the drive shaft and pry backwards and install the y-pipe to the header collectors.
then adjust y-pipe as necesseary and then i used band clamps to hold it in place, i still havn't loaded my pics to the computer yet.
hope this helps!!!
i believe its one 13mm nut, remove it temp..., & reinstalled after completed
(this allows you to move the rear section more) (be carefull not to rip the other rubber exhaust hangers.)
i found it to be easier to install the y-pipe into the "I" pipe then take a long prybar and put it between the "y" and the tip of the prybar put it on the
"u" joint of the drive shaft and pry backwards and install the y-pipe to the header collectors.
then adjust y-pipe as necesseary and then i used band clamps to hold it in place, i still havn't loaded my pics to the computer yet.
hope this helps!!!
Originally Posted by camcamaro1991
i removed the right side rear soild mount that slips into a black bushing,
i believe its one 13mm nut, remove it temp..., & reinstalled after completed
(this allows you to move the rear section more) (be carefull not to rip the other rubber exhaust hangers.)
i found it to be easier to install the y-pipe into the "I" pipe then take a long prybar and put it between the "y" and the tip of the prybar put it on the
"u" joint of the drive shaft and pry backwards and install the y-pipe to the header collectors.
then adjust y-pipe as necesseary and then i used band clamps to hold it in place, i still havn't loaded my pics to the computer yet.
hope this helps!!!
i believe its one 13mm nut, remove it temp..., & reinstalled after completed
(this allows you to move the rear section more) (be carefull not to rip the other rubber exhaust hangers.)
i found it to be easier to install the y-pipe into the "I" pipe then take a long prybar and put it between the "y" and the tip of the prybar put it on the
"u" joint of the drive shaft and pry backwards and install the y-pipe to the header collectors.
then adjust y-pipe as necesseary and then i used band clamps to hold it in place, i still havn't loaded my pics to the computer yet.
hope this helps!!!
I would try that but I want to be able to remove the i-pipe later on to install a cutout. But I guess so I can atleast drive it wihtout pissing off the neighbors I could do that. Thanks
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Originally Posted by davered00ss
I had to cut 1 or 2" off mine to get the y-pipe on. I have also had to do it to other cars I did headers on.
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