[White05LLY]

hey guys,

Trying to get my factory exhaust of and the nut that is on the clamp that hold the down pipe and front pipe together wont come loose. I had a 10mm socket on it had a pretty good stain on oi put it rounded the bolt some

Any help please

 

[RedBowTies88]

if you really had to you can cut it and buy another clamp

 

[White05LLY]

thats sound like fun lol dont want to do that less i have to

 

[JShe8918]

Vise grips are your best friend when a bolt starts rounding off like that!

Jon

 

[White05LLY]

i was hoping i wasnt going to here that. thats going to be a tight fit

 

[JShe8918]

You are talking about the bolts on the down pipe where it meets the turbo direct pipe aren't you? If so vice grips will not be to tight but if they are then get you an air grinder and grind the head off of the clamp. Once that is done just remove the bolt and replace it with another or cut the clamp an go to the chevy dealer and buy a new one for a few dollars!

 

[White05LLY]

its the v clamp bolt. Its up were u go through the finder well to get to it

 

[JShe8918]

WHAT??? I did everything from under my truck.... Hmmm......

 

[White05LLY]

you could. i though it may be easier though the finder well with a socket

 

[Cup06LBZ]

if you dont want to replace clamp, go to your local sears and buys basic 5 piece damaged, nut/bolt remover,, tap on with hammer then spin off,,,,, then all you got to replace is the nut,, and you can put better direct pressure on it from underneath the truck rather than through fender..