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DSble315
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Im working on doing my 5 speed swap and i got all the bolts that connect to the header with a die grinder and drill, except for one. The one on the passenger side next to the frame i cant get anything up there. Anyone whos gotten that one let me know!


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t.mcginley.jr
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You mean the bolts that connect the headers/exhaust manifolds to the midpipes?

DSble315
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Yeah exactly

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t.mcginley.jr
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Are you reusing that part of the exhaust? or just trying to get it off?

DSble315
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i would reuse it for a little bit if i could but at this point it doesnt matter i just need it down and il buy a new one

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t.mcginley.jr
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Then just use a sawzall and cut through the exhaust pipe. Depending where you cut it an exhaust shop could put a piece in later so you can reuse it. They usually don't charge much for things like that

DSble315
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oh nice, yeah that was my plan if i couldnt snap it somehow with a ratchet. il probably just cut it, thanks


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