Exhaust problem
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From: South East Indiana
Exhaust problem
I am in dire need of help. I am am swapping my transmission over to a 5 speed(thats not the problem) and I was wondering how many bolts hold the starter on. I removed the passenger side 02 sensor because I could not get the starter off. I am having a problem getting the h pipe off of my car. Where the H pipe meets the catback i was able to break loose 3/4 of the bolts, so I cut the other one off.
Where I am running into my problem is at the factory manifolds. I doused them with wd40 and went back an hour later and i cannot get the nuts to come loose. How should I go about dealing with this? As of right now my budget is nearly maxed out and I doubt I can afford an off-road h or x pipe. I could swing about $250 on exhaust work.
My car is wanting to fight me every step of the way now. Spent close to 4 hours trying to get it to come apart and I havent made any progress yet, and I have to have my car done by saturday.
Where I am running into my problem is at the factory manifolds. I doused them with wd40 and went back an hour later and i cannot get the nuts to come loose. How should I go about dealing with this? As of right now my budget is nearly maxed out and I doubt I can afford an off-road h or x pipe. I could swing about $250 on exhaust work.
My car is wanting to fight me every step of the way now. Spent close to 4 hours trying to get it to come apart and I havent made any progress yet, and I have to have my car done by saturday.
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From: South East Indiana
I was looking at the bbk x-pipe from jegs for $200. What is the difference between an h pipe and x pipe besides one being an x and the other an h.
Will this bolt up to my factory manifolds? Does anyone have any other suggestions or should i do a full exhaust?
Will this bolt up to my factory manifolds? Does anyone have any other suggestions or should i do a full exhaust?
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From: Lost Wagez, NV
dont know how many bolts on the starter... Haynes FTW.
An X pipe tends to flow better than an H pipe, you already have an H pipe.
Either one will bolt right up to your manifold... however... notice the PITA this is? Better to get some headers while your down there if you can swing em'!
you need a breaker bar to get the manifold bolts out, if you dont have access to a breaker bar slip the closed end of an open end wrench over your socket wrench to make it longer.
check the for sale area on this site, eBay, craigs list, etc. you may be able to find some headers and an x cheap...
An X pipe tends to flow better than an H pipe, you already have an H pipe.
Either one will bolt right up to your manifold... however... notice the PITA this is? Better to get some headers while your down there if you can swing em'!
you need a breaker bar to get the manifold bolts out, if you dont have access to a breaker bar slip the closed end of an open end wrench over your socket wrench to make it longer.
check the for sale area on this site, eBay, craigs list, etc. you may be able to find some headers and an x cheap...
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I am in dire need of help. I am am swapping my transmission over to a 5 speed(thats not the problem) and I was wondering how many bolts hold the starter on. I removed the passenger side 02 sensor because I could not get the starter off. I am having a problem getting the h pipe off of my car. Where the H pipe meets the catback i was able to break loose 3/4 of the bolts, so I cut the other one off.
Where I am running into my problem is at the factory manifolds. I doused them with wd40 and went back an hour later and i cannot get the nuts to come loose. How should I go about dealing with this? As of right now my budget is nearly maxed out and I doubt I can afford an off-road h or x pipe. I could swing about $250 on exhaust work.
My car is wanting to fight me every step of the way now. Spent close to 4 hours trying to get it to come apart and I havent made any progress yet, and I have to have my car done by saturday.
Where I am running into my problem is at the factory manifolds. I doused them with wd40 and went back an hour later and i cannot get the nuts to come loose. How should I go about dealing with this? As of right now my budget is nearly maxed out and I doubt I can afford an off-road h or x pipe. I could swing about $250 on exhaust work.
My car is wanting to fight me every step of the way now. Spent close to 4 hours trying to get it to come apart and I havent made any progress yet, and I have to have my car done by saturday.
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dont know how many bolts on the starter... Haynes FTW.
An X pipe tends to flow better than an H pipe, you already have an H pipe.
Either one will bolt right up to your manifold... however... notice the PITA this is? Better to get some headers while your down there if you can swing em'!
you need a breaker bar to get the manifold bolts out, if you dont have access to a breaker bar slip the closed end of an open end wrench over your socket wrench to make it longer.
check the for sale area on this site, eBay, craigs list, etc. you may be able to find some headers and an x cheap...
An X pipe tends to flow better than an H pipe, you already have an H pipe.
Either one will bolt right up to your manifold... however... notice the PITA this is? Better to get some headers while your down there if you can swing em'!
you need a breaker bar to get the manifold bolts out, if you dont have access to a breaker bar slip the closed end of an open end wrench over your socket wrench to make it longer.
check the for sale area on this site, eBay, craigs list, etc. you may be able to find some headers and an x cheap...
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From: South East Indiana
well I got lucky and was able to get the driver side bolts off at the manifold (took an 1 hour), I figured out the the nuts were 11/16. On the passenger side its a different story. I cannot get my socket to go on the nut, everything is at a funny angle. What did you guys use to get these bolts off, its driving me out of my mind.
When I drop out the auto, do I need to unbolt the starter first? And how much are cats bringing at the scrap yards?
Side ? Is there any physical difference to tell a TR-3650 from a T-45?
When I drop out the auto, do I need to unbolt the starter first? And how much are cats bringing at the scrap yards?
Side ? Is there any physical difference to tell a TR-3650 from a T-45?
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From: Alabama
well I got lucky and was able to get the driver side bolts off at the manifold (took an 1 hour), I figured out the the nuts were 11/16. On the passenger side its a different story. I cannot get my socket to go on the nut, everything is at a funny angle. What did you guys use to get these bolts off, its driving me out of my mind.
When I drop out the auto, do I need to unbolt the starter first? And how much are cats bringing at the scrap yards?
Side ? Is there any physical difference to tell a TR-3650 from a T-45?
When I drop out the auto, do I need to unbolt the starter first? And how much are cats bringing at the scrap yards?
Side ? Is there any physical difference to tell a TR-3650 from a T-45?
Use a 15mm socket and you'll find it EXTREMELY easy... Use a swivel and a few odd angles and you can get it. I can get my midpipe off in about 15 minutes...
Starter is the last thing before dropping the transmission.
Midpipe, driveshaft, clutch cable, shifter, starter, then transmission...
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From: South East Indiana
well i got my mid pipe off finally, now the torque converter bolts are fighting me, i went ahead an pulled the starter off and the driveshaft.
Cant get an impact up in there and my wrench keeps slipping on me. I think ford did a terrible job in designing this car or its just me cuz i am used to working on vintage cars.
Cant get an impact up in there and my wrench keeps slipping on me. I think ford did a terrible job in designing this car or its just me cuz i am used to working on vintage cars.