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Old 08 November 2011, 02:46 PM
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as per one of my other posts i am changing my manifold for an unequeal one to give the burble on my sport , however i am struggling to get the 2 bolts securing the manifold to the first cat off ..they are near impossible to get off and one of them is rounded , i been told to get a blow torch and take them off that way but i aint the most mechanical and done want to ruin anything trying ...is there anyone local that can either give me a hand getting them off or borrow me a blow torch ?? i will chuck u a few quid or a crate or something ...or a few cable runs as im a sky engineer ..just need a hand ..want me new manifold on cheers guys
Old 08 November 2011, 04:02 PM
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You could buy a little gas powered torch quite cheap As for the rounded nut, you could do with a spring loaded spanner / grip like mine. They grip to round bars without slipping.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/IMPROVED-SUP.../dp/B001UJJRSG

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i just dont seem to have the room underneath or the right tools ...bloody frustrating...
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Oh I'd try and help if I could but your just in the wrong part of Wales mate.
Old 10 November 2011, 10:27 AM
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I might be able to help you fella what size are the nuts/bolts?
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13-14mm bolts not sure
Old 10 November 2011, 02:12 PM
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thats good news i have a nut extractor that should remover them for you where abouts in bridgrnd are you?
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cant you get an angle grinder in there,and just buy some new bolts??
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all sorted now guys got a buddy to fit today ...loving that sound now !!!!!!! ant tay where u live in bridgend ????
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Bettws you?
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brackla buddy
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Originally Posted by ant_tay
Bettws you?
Think i saw you the other day whilst in my tesco van.
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Originally Posted by R1CH D
Think i saw you the other day whilst in my tesco van.
You might have my reg is L66 BAD and its got a carbon fibre bonnet(real)
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