stangdriver2007

Im trying to take the stock H pipe off my 96 GT, but I can not get the passenger side inside nut off the manifold. How can I get this off. I know its a 18mm. I have tried a swivel and all different things. Im going to try a 18mm medium deep swivel socket next i just borrowed, but if anyone knows a better way please let me know!! Thanks

vanquish

I think there was a thread about this recently. Use PB Blaster. If you didn't start working already you could have sprayed the bolt then driven to heat the oil up and repeat this a couple times. These heat cycles really help. If this doesn't work take a torch and heat the bolt if you can.

stangdriver2007

Im just having the trouble of getting a socket to go over it with the length of the stud and angle its at. I was just wondering if anyone knew a certain setup that does work for sure.

black35th

Patience, a 12 pack of your favorite beer, PB blaster, extensions, swivel and a 18MM short deep well.....if that makes sense.

945LSTANG

along with a bar to slide over the ratchet for leverage.

jwarner0297

all true, but keep the beer in a small cooler under the car with you so you don't have to move.

yeah the swivel is what will be your best bet you just have to keep at it

stangdriver2007

well I got it all off and put the new X pipe on. The 18mm short deep well swivel socket took care of it. It sounds really good too!

jwarner0297

got sound clips?

stangdriver2007

no I don't I can post some in April when i get the car out I just went to a friends house where the car is and did it since he has a lift, and my dad wanted to get home and get some pizza to eat, so i was rushing to cover it back up and put it away.