Stupid Screws!
03-24-05, 12:29 PM
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Stupid Screws!
Hey guys,
I just bought a direct fit catalytic converter and was gonna change it out today. So I take off the heat shield and everything, and it looks like a pretty simple job. So, i'm like ok this is going to be easy. Little did i know. I start to unscrew the screws on the ends and NONE of them will budge at ALL. the ones close to the manifold were in good condition, but i could not even get them turn a little. the ones on the other side were in such a bad condition, they were almost soft. Anybody taken their front catalytic converter off? If so, how did u take off the screws? Please help!!!!
I just bought a direct fit catalytic converter and was gonna change it out today. So I take off the heat shield and everything, and it looks like a pretty simple job. So, i'm like ok this is going to be easy. Little did i know. I start to unscrew the screws on the ends and NONE of them will budge at ALL. the ones close to the manifold were in good condition, but i could not even get them turn a little. the ones on the other side were in such a bad condition, they were almost soft. Anybody taken their front catalytic converter off? If so, how did u take off the screws? Please help!!!!
03-24-05, 12:34 PM
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What kind of screws does it have?
Maybe you can use a ratchet to get some leverage.
Maybe you can use a ratchet to get some leverage.
03-24-05, 02:13 PM
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Hey man,
those things will not come off with a socket or ratchet. They cost I think $4.88 per stud at Lexus - yes very expensive. I ended up having to heat mine up to the point of breaking them to get them out. I give mad props to any man who can remove them by hand!!
Good luck,
Jonny
those things will not come off with a socket or ratchet. They cost I think $4.88 per stud at Lexus - yes very expensive. I ended up having to heat mine up to the point of breaking them to get them out. I give mad props to any man who can remove them by hand!!
Good luck,
Jonny
03-25-05, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Dx3
I give mad props to any man who can remove them by hand!!
No, they were not easy, but after a little liquid wrench and using a nice sized breaker bar, they came off.
The key is to have the car up in the air, so you have some room to breathe.
It's difficult to get any leverage when on jack-stands.
An effective method is an air-gun. If you don't have an air compresor, you can buy one of those electric air-gun wannabees that work just fine for gettign stuff loose.
Good luck.
~Alan
03-25-05, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Dx3
Maybe mine were just tighter than yours 
If you drive like me, chances are a lot of stuff wil get rattled a bit loose.
~Alan
03-25-05, 02:31 PM
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Just took out engine and tranny this week.
You need an impact socket set and a quality air gun. Use a small bore (green air hose) to get more psi (if you are using a cheaper air gun).
Otherwise, you will probably strip the nuts and then you're "screwed."
My air gun removed the nut and stud together (3 out 4) so the nuts are at least half the time frozen.
Good luck too you. Try not to strip the nuts.
You need an impact socket set and a quality air gun. Use a small bore (green air hose) to get more psi (if you are using a cheaper air gun).
Otherwise, you will probably strip the nuts and then you're "screwed."
My air gun removed the nut and stud together (3 out 4) so the nuts are at least half the time frozen.
Good luck too you. Try not to strip the nuts.
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