Installing X-pipe~Need help
01-19-2008, 03:39 AM
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Installing X-pipe~Need help
Every how to post I have came across so far says that I will need extensions to get to the passenger side head bolt. I am a little confused by this, can some one post pics or a list of the exact size/amount of extensions I will need. Also is there any other special tools I will need for the job? Thanks to all that reply!
The specs-2000 gt 5spd.
The specs-2000 gt 5spd.
01-19-2008, 05:19 AM
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RE: Installing X-pipe~Need help
you need a good sized extension (dont know exactly how long...but its a good ways up there so if you got a couple extensions you can snap together that works too...about 2 feet of extensions is good)
a swivel head
and i believe its a 15mm socket
pb blaster on the bolts can make it a little easier to break them...they can be a pain to break the first time.
then whatever the catback bolts are.
a swivel head
and i believe its a 15mm socket
pb blaster on the bolts can make it a little easier to break them...they can be a pain to break the first time.
then whatever the catback bolts are.
01-19-2008, 09:32 AM
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RE: Installing X-pipe~Need help
yea when i did my off road x.. we used atleast 2 feet of extensions.. deff need a swivel its at a wierd angle... and patients dont give up on it if its aggrivating.... and if u dont have a catback yet and ur doing what i did till i ordered my catback it doesnt really sound good at all on stock mufflers.. lol
01-19-2008, 09:36 AM
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RE: Installing X-pipe~Need help
when you get under there you will see what we mean... i used a 3/8" drive 15mm deep socket (i recommend 6 point since some have had trouble getting it loose), 3/8" swivel, 6" 3/8" extension, 1/2" to 3/8" adapter, 6" 1/2" drive extension & a big 1/2" drive wrench. I had to step it down as 1/2" swivel would not fit in that space. I stepped it up to 1/2" further down the line so i could have the benefit of the big wrench. with soaking it for 1.5 hours prior to attempting to loosen the bolts, made it very easy. i broke them loose & got them the rest of the way off with my fingers. have fun!
01-19-2008, 09:39 AM
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RE: Installing X-pipe~Need help
ORIGINAL: chrismartintx
when you get under there you will see what we mean... i used a 3/8" drive 15mm deep socket (i recommend 6 point since some have had trouble getting it loose), 3/8" swivel, 6" 3/8" extension, 1/2" to 3/8" adapter, 6" 1/2" drive extension & a big 1/2" drive wrench. I had to step it down as 1/2" swivel would not fit in that space. I stepped it up to 1/2" further down the line so i could have the benefit of the big wrench. though with soaking it for 1.5 hours prior to attempting to loosen the bolts, made it very easy. i broke them loose & got them the rest of the way off with my fingers. have fun!
when you get under there you will see what we mean... i used a 3/8" drive 15mm deep socket (i recommend 6 point since some have had trouble getting it loose), 3/8" swivel, 6" 3/8" extension, 1/2" to 3/8" adapter, 6" 1/2" drive extension & a big 1/2" drive wrench. I had to step it down as 1/2" swivel would not fit in that space. I stepped it up to 1/2" further down the line so i could have the benefit of the big wrench. though with soaking it for 1.5 hours prior to attempting to loosen the bolts, made it very easy. i broke them loose & got them the rest of the way off with my fingers. have fun!
doesnt get any better then that
01-19-2008, 10:03 PM
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RE: Installing X-pipe~Need help
heh....i put my car up on the lift and looked at the passenger side bolts and said....FAK THAT! splurged $90 fora local mustang shop to install the X-pipe and MILS...
01-19-2008, 11:37 PM
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RE: Installing X-pipe~Need help
ORIGINAL: darcnytemare
heh....i put my car up on the lift and looked at the passenger side bolts and said....FAK THAT! splurged $90 fora local mustang shop to install the X-pipe and MILS...
heh....i put my car up on the lift and looked at the passenger side bolts and said....FAK THAT! splurged $90 fora local mustang shop to install the X-pipe and MILS...
