Help bolts from the mids flange to manifold

[ninj]

Having some issues with the flang bolts from the mids to manifold. The bolts are free spinning and I tried to hold the from the back but cant losen them. Im thinking about just cutting the bolts, what would be the best way to go about this. Its a 04 rc

 

[arnie_82]

I had the same problem on my 04. I ended up holding with some vise grip and hitting it with my impact and broke one of the bolts and the rest I was able to get out. If you can cut them that might be easier.

 

[ninj]

I tried the vice grips on one but I was not sure if I would be able to get the rest of them like that. Im thinking about cutting them but not sure how I should do it.

 

[arnie_82]

I remember there's one I think on the passenger side that was hard to get to. I think I found a wrench that fit on the square nut.

 

[bwellmaker]

I just did my exhaust and had the same issue. I was able to pry down the retainer with a screw drive then pinch the retainer flat against the exhaust manifold flange to get a 9/16 wrench on the square nuts and was able to back them off. I also "Kroiled" the hardware a day before I removed the exhaust which helped.

Good luck,

Butch

 

[hawk02]

Cut mine off with torches. Quick and easy.

 

[mjd91]

Cut them.

 

[stealth78]

Cut mine off with torches. Quick and easy.

Same here!

 

[bmxam962]

I also just cut mine off. Once you have cut one I was able to spin mine around which made cutting them all easier.

 

[ZCx]

used a cut off wheel on my die grinder on mine.

used an used wheel, small dia.

passenger side is tight for sure

 

[BlackMamba50]

Might help if you spray them with liquid wrench to help loosen them up. Let'em soak for about 30 min.