2012 GT factory H pipe is stuck, help!
09-28-2018, 10:54 AM
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2012 GT factory H pipe is stuck, help!
So I'm trying to install a BBK x pipe and an MBRP cat back in my driveway with my car on some jack stands. I finally managed to get the old exhaust off, although I had to cut the factory clamps off because they were solid rust. I removed the clamps holding the factory h pipe on and it won't budge (note, I am not replacing the cats, I'm installing the x pipe that goes after the cats.). I've banged on the factory h pipe with a hammer and it just won't move. Also the long middle pipes from the factory exhaust are removed but I can't pull them out from under the car. It seems I can't jack the car high enough. Does anyone have any tips for me? First time poster by the way. 2012 GT, silver with a manual transmission. I love these cars!
09-28-2018, 11:04 AM
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Do you have any penetrating oil handy, like WD40? Maybe you'll have more clearance for the middle pipes once the H is off.
edit: Well ****, try spraying more and then let it sit for a while. You could try the hammer again with more leverage somehow. Use a long screwdriver to hit against the end with the hammer.
edit: Well ****, try spraying more and then let it sit for a while. You could try the hammer again with more leverage somehow. Use a long screwdriver to hit against the end with the hammer.
Last edited by 99GTvert; 09-28-2018 at 11:06 AM.
09-28-2018, 11:24 AM
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PB Blaster for the win! I got the h pipe off. Now I just need to figure out how to get the factory mid pipes out from under the car. It seems my jacks don't quite go up high enough to do so, unless there's a trick I don't know about.
09-28-2018, 02:55 PM
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glad you got it off, I was going to suggest heat the part of the pipe that is on top of the other pipe to expand it and break the oxidation but, not needed.
For the clamp, try the mfg of the Xpipe they should have a recommendation. If not, Napa in their Walker exhaust section should have something.
For the clamp, try the mfg of the Xpipe they should have a recommendation. If not, Napa in their Walker exhaust section should have something.
09-28-2018, 03:24 PM
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No one has the information pretty much anywhere, I even called American muscle and they didn't. I was able to find it in the depths of the internet, and those clamps must be made of solid gold because they're $40 each! If I knew the dimensions of them I could get a generic one from Jeg's for half that.
09-28-2018, 03:31 PM
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https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ion,clamp,5816
This perhaps?
What I see on Ford Parts giant is $40 to $50ish
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts...tml?PNC=5A231B
This perhaps?
What I see on Ford Parts giant is $40 to $50ish
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts...tml?PNC=5A231B
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