DeNReN 0 #26 January 6, 2010 got a picture? What tools do you have? any air tools....compressor... electric ..grinder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #27 January 6, 2010 Quotegot a picture? What tools do you have? any air tools....compressor... electric ..grinder? No pic but i'll get ya one. i have a compressor and a 4" Electric Grinder. I was asking about a die grinder before, do they come with (can get) cutting discs?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #28 January 6, 2010 QuoteQuote30 dollar drimel, cut the damn things off...problem solved! I have a compressor do die grinding kits have a cutting wheel? if so i can buy one of those for about $40 Yes! Plus fun to own anyway! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #29 January 6, 2010 QuoteQuotegot a picture? What tools do you have? any air tools....compressor... electric ..grinder? No pic but i'll get ya one. i have a compressor and a 4" Electric Grinder. I was asking about a die grinder before, do they come with (can get) cutting discs? yes to both! 4 inch grinder with a careful hand and a cut off wheeel, could more than likely handle it...just don't rush...(Chrome/plastic/room/ dog/cat/ things might be in the way of flying sparks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #30 January 6, 2010 looks like i'll need to get some garage ramps, (those angle iron ramp thingys) i dont have enough height to swing a grinder under the car. Looks like i need to go to the auto parts store again You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #31 January 6, 2010 the electric angle grinder with a cut off disk will be hard to use in tight places... alot of exhaust hangers can be unhooked which aids in clearance for tool use a air cut off tool is usually a cheap tool...but requires a decient compressor.... Dremels or any small rotary tool can be used, but patiance required. What size are the bolts/studs ?? 10mm 8mm ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #32 January 6, 2010 Quote What size are the bolts/studs ?? 10mm 8mm ? I'm thinking 10mm from memory, i think the hex was about 13/14mmYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #33 January 6, 2010 Use a nut splitter, (cheap to buy) that will leave the threads in tact. Replace nuts with brass nuts that way they won't seize up in the futur Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pick 0 #34 January 6, 2010 A small die grinder, dremel, or similar tool will be your easiest bet. Either use a cut-off disc or a small carbide burr and cut the nut.....don't worry about trying to save the bolt or stud 'cause it's already dead if it is rusted together that badly. Count on replacing all of the hardware. Be careful not to cut through the flange or the exhaust pipe itself, obviously. (go slowly and make sure you watch where you're cutting........cutting discs have a bad habit of getting into stuff you didn't intend for them to get into and they usually cut that stuff better than they cut what you intend for 'em to cut.) Oh........and one more word of caution.....sparks are hot and those tiny little shavings of metal that get flung off of carbide burrs will stick in your skin anywhere they find an opportunity........and you'd be shocked at how many places they'll find. Many of 'em are small enough that you can't get them out with tweezers but you can still feel them, especially when you get solvent or penetrating oil in 'em. It's like being attacked by razor sharp glitter. I hope some of that helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #35 January 6, 2010 QuoteI need to change out the muffler on my TS Magna (Diamante), but the muffler to exhaust bolts are rusted solid, i have sprayed them with inox but they are still fixed tight. Any NONDESTRUCTIVE ideas on how to get them off? Kroil penetrating oil (might be something like Aero Kroil in the can) The blue flame speed wrench. After that "non-destructive" is out of the question and it's about cutting out the inexpensive parts. A right angle grinder is cheap, versatile, and works well. A Milwaukee Sawzall with a good blade cuts through steel like a hot knife in butter. Neanderthals might try a nut-cracker or cold chisel on a nut, but when you're a dude anything involving power tools, flames, and/or sparks is inherently better. A Dremel tool doesn't make enough sparks to be a good choice, although if you do whimp-out using a fiberglass reinforced cut-off wheel reduces breakage. My Toyota Land Cruiser left the factory in October of 1969 a few years before I did. After I bought it in 1992 heroic measures were sometimes required. OTOH, it did take a while for the pieces of metal to disappear from my hands after I ground the front axle housings using my die grinder to accommodate the larger Birfield joints which went with my front disc brake conversion. You might tread lightly. Or just wear your welding gloves when grinding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #36 January 6, 2010 Hot wrench. Not cutting them off, if you can help it, but heat up the nuts and see if you can get them to turn. That's what I've had to do many time for exhaust systems, they "rust-weld" themselves together with rust and heat. Watch out for the crap you sprayed on it, that may be flammable.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #37 January 6, 2010 Quote I may be mechanically ignorant but I'm not stupid *Must...... resist.... the....urge......to....say.....anything.*50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #38 January 6, 2010 QuoteQuotegot a picture? What tools do you have? any air tools....compressor... electric ..grinder? No pic but i'll get ya one. i have a compressor and a 4" Electric Grinder. I was asking about a die grinder before, do they come with (can get) cutting discs? Yes they do, have you been living under a rock? Get the disc and cut it off if you do not have a map gas torch. Map gas gets to 1400°F quickly and they impact wrench should do the rest. If it does not come off like that just cut it off, then re weld with a Mig welder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #39 January 6, 2010 Square based jackstands are far safer that those ramps. Oh what he hell, live dangerously Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #40 January 6, 2010 I dont even know what Map Gas is and i have never seen a real MIG welder let alone used oneand no i haven't been living under a rock, i work on Motor Guzzi motorbikes, not cars. I didn't even get my drivers license until in my 30s, I have been a bike guy all my life and older bikes at that. so stop being pissy, just because you made yourself look dumb in one thread try not to do the same in this one too You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #41 January 6, 2010 So you choose to fling insults rather than just get the damned bolt off, how about outsmarting a rusted bolt and get back to me OK? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #42 January 6, 2010 You should be able to have it fixed at a shop for about that...no ?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #43 January 6, 2010 In the amount of time he spent posting quite a few of us would have been done and already forgotten about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #44 January 6, 2010 Quote In the amount of time he spent posting quite a few of us would have been done and already forgotten about it. Cant all be mechanical legends and theoretical physicists like you RandyBTW, the bolts are soaking in penitrine, as the new muffler is not here yet (it's on order) to replace, so taking off the current muffler would be a tad prematureNext smart arse comment pleaseYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #45 January 6, 2010 QuoteI need to change out the muffler on my TS Magna (Diamante), but the muffler to exhaust bolts are rusted solid, i have sprayed them with inox but they are still fixed tight. Any NONDESTRUCTIVE ideas on how to get them off? Easy outs always worked for me. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #46 January 6, 2010 Quote Quote I need to change out the muffler on my TS Magna (Diamante), but the muffler to exhaust bolts are rusted solid, i have sprayed them with inox but they are still fixed tight. Any NONDESTRUCTIVE ideas on how to get them off? Easy outs always worked for me. . I'll be looking at easy outs if/when i snap themYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #47 January 6, 2010 I look forward to a epic tale of your adventures in exhaust work (with pictures) once the new muffler arrives And I hope its not a freaking chachi muffler!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #48 January 6, 2010 Quote Quote In the amount of time he spent posting quite a few of us would have been done and already forgotten about it. Cant all be mechanical legends and theoretical physicists like you RandyBTW, the bolts are soaking in penitrine, as the new muffler is not here yet (it's on order) to replace, so taking off the current muffler would be a tad prematureNext smart arse comment please >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Just a reminder. Eye protection very important. Been to Ophthalmologist more than once to have metal shavings taken out my eyes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #49 January 6, 2010 just crash the f*cking car and get one which won't rust. scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #50 January 6, 2010 Quote Quote Quote I need to change out the muffler on my TS Magna (Diamante), but the muffler to exhaust bolts are rusted solid, i have sprayed them with inox but they are still fixed tight. Any NONDESTRUCTIVE ideas on how to get them off? Easy outs always worked for me. . I'll be looking at easy outs if/when i snap them You said it was all rusted. So it would be wise to replace the bolts and nuts. They are cheap. But if you do get them out, soaking the hardware in coke for a day or two will remove the rust. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
