exhaust y pipe removal

[nodoo_s]

what did people use to get the exhaust manifold off their viper without removing motor.

 

[redsnake3]

unbolt it

 

[nodoo_s]

that funny, i cant seem to fit anything in there. i didnt know if there was some trick or just a knuckle busting experience.

 

[SRXMOKE]

Just use small socket with an extension and for the hard to reach ones the right size wrench works-not too bad of a job.

 

[redsnake3]

i use a ratchet wrench.

 

[nodoo_s]

can you post a pic of this mystery wrench

 

[skidooboy]

http://www.gearwrench.com/ratcheting_wrenches/xl_combination/index.jsp

these things are the shizight! set from 8-19 no skips is about 100.00 bux, worth their weight in gold, and lifetime warrantee. ski

 

[nodoo_s]

ski i actually have them i just couldnt seem to get a good full bite on it and started to round the top of the nut. i will take a look at it tonight, maybe i was just being lazy at that point. by the way can you reuse that gasket once i get them off.

 

[ExpertXViper]

When I removed mine there was 2 that I could absolutey not get off with any tool I had. Socket, Socket with extension, or open end. 1 They wouldnt get in there or 2 they were starting to strip the nut on the stud. Then DING came over with his small set of box wrenchs, then they werent a problem. Also find someone with small hands to make the job easier. Good luck

 

[SLEDuluth]

Also find someone with small hands to make the job easier. Good luck

A circus carnie is probably your best bet... Damn child labor laws.


And those gearwrench sets should be a requirement to own anything with a cylinder... I also have the Socket set which makes deep sockets all but obsolete, and so far they've held up very well.

 

[nodoo_s]

expert x that is exactly the problem i am having, so i guess i will find someone with small strong hands.