ninegrand

Anyone able to tell me how to replace one of the 3 exahust flange bolts (where the exhaust meets the cat)?

They look like they are pressed in and I hope it can be done while the cat is still on the car but have a bad feeling it can't.

I'll be trying to get in touch with Hardtopguy for the order unless someone else has a better idea

Thanks for looking

Paul

fly_S2K

You can punch them out using a hammer. I started by soaking the bolts with WD-40 and waited a few minutes for it to penetrate. Then I used a hammer and started beatin the crap out of it. Took awhile, but I was able to take it out.

ninegrand

Hey thanks! great, I get to go beat the $hit outa the car

I'm just glad it can be done while still mounted.

Now if I can just get the other exhaust issue fixed I'll be back in shape.

fly_S2K

Glad I could help. You'll just have to hold the cat while hammering the bolts, it'll be a bit akward, but possible.

bobmcq11

I stripped mine, but had luck rethreading the studs. Holds well, just use a lot of cutting oil.