hey guys just bought an x-pipe and having a hell of a time outside installing it, well actually getting the old h-pipe out is where my trouble is. its just tought getting the tools in there to break the bolts loose. anybody have any hints or specialty tools that they had touse to make this any easier. thanks

 

swivel socket and a good ammount of extension, I recommend not using hand tools either. Impact gun will work the best in this occasion. Sorry though i forget the nut size.

 

BEST THING TO DO IS JUST GO BUY NEW ONES AND USE A CUT OFF WHEEL ON THE OLD ONES !!!! EASYER AND QUICKER!!!!

 

make sure if you use air tools to have spare nuts and bolts around and a cut off wheel available. Broke one of my buddies left manifold bolts...

 

you dont want to cut into the bolt even the slightest bit willthrow your threads to hellthough so be real careful doing it that way.

 

I think the cut off wheel is for when the bolts are frozen and you are replacing them with new ones, no need to worry bout the threads

 

how are the bolts installed into the headers? The are just put through a hole, or do some come welded in place?

 

the bolts arent rusted bad its an 04' so i just need to get enough torque to break them loose, i just can't get in there with the set of tools i have an unfortunately i dont have air in my garage. the bolt size is 15mm i'll have to go out and get some different ratchets and sockets

 

Getsome PB blaster, an ipact gun, a swivel and extensions.....

 

swivel+extensioner gets the job done :] and if its really tight on get some liquid wrench or some PB Blaster