need help removing 2 bolts holding the end of the exhaust on?

L.Williams

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i purchased a powerflow exhaust off a B&S member on here, so i tried loosening the bolts to get them moving free then tighten back up so it would be easier and quicker for me to remove old on and install new one when it arrives on saturday...looks like this aint the case...they are rusted so i used WD40 to lube the bolts up a little, then when i found a matching spanner size to the bolt, there is no room for the spanner to actually move, and when it does get a grip of it, it just grids round I NEED HELP!!!!!
seriously cant afford to pay any exhaust specialists when the job is 2 bolts which i can do myself
 
if possible get a socket thats a tight grip and hammer the socket on as far as it will go then try to undo, but one thing that may help alot is before hammering the socket on is applying a bit of heat to the bolt.
 

pollyp

Club Member
Last resort if the nuts really seized is to grind both sides and chisel it off. Always retap n regrease exposed threads before fitting
 
always use a hexagonal socket / spanner and not a socket / spanner with points as you get more grip turning force and it is less likely to slip and round off
 
Just cover it in vinager or hydrogen peroxide leave it for 24 hours should losen some rust up then closed end spanner and rubber mallet :D worked for me
 
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