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how do i get this Y pipe off this car? - 12/5/2006 6:02:49 PM

csdrumm3r

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i have a 99 taurus lx sohc and i cannot see how in the hell im gonna get this rear downpipe undone.. how is this achived? any and all info would be greatly appriciated.. (working on this thing outside doing an oil pan brrrrrrrr)

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RE: how do i get this Y pipe off this car? - 12/5/2006 10:41:25 PM

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They come off fairly easy? Remove the 4 nuts holding the flanges to exhaust manifolds. unclip the o2 sensors. should have 1 bracket bolted around cat converters, The connection btwn converter and midpipe may need bolts cut or ground of with angle grinder/torch and replaced, and viola. For wha it is worth my shop only charges around $300 parts and labor for that repair. Pretty hard on your back in driveway IMO.

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RE: how do i get this Y pipe off this car? - 12/5/2006 11:50:32 PM

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just space is really limited, and the bolts will not budge.. do i need a claw type openend, or is there some sort of special designed thing i could use on these rear bolts?

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RE: how do i get this Y pipe off this car? - 12/6/2006 4:43:15 PM

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....For wha it is worth my shop only charges around $300 parts and labor for that repair. Pretty hard on your back in driveway IMO.

LOL, yeah I'm spoiled too, I hate working on cars outside the shop. ME SAY: No Lift, No worky

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RE: how do i get this Y pipe off this car? - 12/6/2006 9:08:38 PM

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Always been able to get at them with long extension and wobble socket, usually run a torch across the nead of nut long enough to help loosen a little.

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RE: how do i get this Y pipe off this car? - 12/7/2006 12:55:29 AM

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sounds good. i will give it a shot once i go pick up a swivel socket.. thanks for the input guys, and ill keep ya posted on the outcome.

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RE: how do i get this Y pipe off this car? - 12/8/2006 9:33:29 PM

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alright we got it taken care off. just took off the manifold and got it that way.. gave enough room to drop it. thanks for the pointers guys.