Subject	I would add to try and use carbide drills.....
Posted by	canyoncarver on December 25, 2005 at 11:59 PM
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In Reply To	look at it this way... posted by Zfreak(Dallas) on December 25, 2005 at 11:33 PM
Message	they'll work better on that hard bolt. Only the carbide drills will break easier if you're not careful. Also, apply some heat as stated. Even if it's only with a heat gun or by placing a halogen light up close. After heating, spray in the penetrating oil The heat will expand the material enough to allow the oil to wick farther into the threads. I haven't broken any exhaust bolts in years using the heat and oil application method. ____________________________ '93 n/a slicktop stage 0 My CarDomain
Follow Ups	Son of a b$%#$ - Moxie 16:38:01 12/25/05 that sucks! I did that once, but it was on the precat. - SnowManZ 16:47:11 12/25/05 just put on the downpipe make sure u use a gasket mybe - 300zdett(nj) 16:48:17 12/25/05 um.... no. - mousersix (San Antonio) 17:10:53 12/25/05 how about trying to weld it back on ? - 300zdett(nj) 17:16:17 12/25/05 This is what I was thinking, too. - MOTRSPRT--ID 05:29:31 12/26/05 any ideas?? - Moxie 17:17:59 12/25/05 looks like you have to bite the bullet here - mousersix (San Antonio) 17:22:58 12/25/05 2nd that should not be an option. (n/m) - MarkA(NoVA) 17:21:09 12/25/05 What I did in that situation is: - MarkA(NoVA) 17:19:51 12/25/05 you have 3 others. what's the problem? (n/m) - Halo Z 17:24:58 12/25/05 do you think that will suffice? - Moxie 17:28:17 12/25/05 Right angle drill will work - SilverTwin(OH) 17:25:25 12/25/05 thanks..... I'll try that first (n/m) - Moxie 17:28:49 12/25/05 It's a fairly common problem, we've had to drill several (n/m) - SilverTwin(OH) 17:30:12 12/25/05 really? thanks for the info. what a pain in the arse - Moxie 17:34:40 12/25/05 Few tips - SilverTwin(OH) 17:42:26 12/25/05 thanks dude, great advice..... it's going to be so - Moxie 18:00:05 12/25/05 how does the drilling and easy out work? - naZeer (Houston) 19:56:02 12/25/05 Basically you drill a hole - Spddracer 20:36:42 12/25/05 One more tip.. - Spddracer 20:17:02 12/25/05 For the first pilot hole and maybe the larger sizes too -- - jzack 20:25:33 12/25/05 Drilling that is probebly gunna suck.................... - madtdogs 18:16:44 12/25/05 Which side of the car? Just curious... (n/m) - A R T I E M E A S E 19:29:41 12/25/05 Looks like the passenger side in the picture (n/m) - SilverTwin(OH) 19:36:41 12/25/05 correct (n/m) - Moxie 19:38:18 12/25/05 same thing happened to me. i gave up and let a shop do it - dogpile 20:18:45 12/25/05 thanks for the encouragment ;) (n/m) - Moxie 20:56:38 12/25/05 call me a realist :shrug: (n/m) - dogpile 21:09:30 12/25/05 I ran with 3 out of 4 bolts for about five months without - robo (sebring1970) 21:02:56 12/25/05 Does an exhaust leak hurt power? Sorry if that's a noob q (n/m) - monty31 22:26:43 12/25/05 depends on where the leak is.. - Zfreak(Dallas) 00:25:32 12/26/05 look at it this way... - Zfreak(Dallas) 23:33:34 12/25/05 I would add to try and use carbide drills..... - canyoncarver 23:59:09 12/25/05 We are faced with that all the time. - Russell@Z1 08:48:18 12/26/05 Time to buy some more tools. You need a 90-degree - Ash's Z 10:21:29 12/26/05 Ugh, what a pain! Looks like you have good suggestions - TT XTZ 10:48:07 12/26/05 Seriously everybody... thanks a ton... I'll post - Moxie 15:47:18 12/26/05
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