How Do I Remove The Rear Cat Back Exhaust Hangers???
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How Do I Remove The Rear Cat Back Exhaust Hangers???
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Sorry to bring up such a simple subject but I'm a bit lost on this one!
Spent the last two days removing all the exhaust system, no problems.
But I'm having real problems trying to get the cat back part of the exhaust to slide out of the rubber hangers!!! arrrrggghh!!
They are a slightly different design to the others, I'm thinking of just cutting the things and getting some new ones,
But if anyone has any tips on the best way to remove the back of the exhaust, I would be gratefull! lol
By the way I have tried the WD40 trick on the rubbers, but no luck....
Sorry to bring up such a simple subject but I'm a bit lost on this one!
Spent the last two days removing all the exhaust system, no problems.
But I'm having real problems trying to get the cat back part of the exhaust to slide out of the rubber hangers!!! arrrrggghh!!
They are a slightly different design to the others, I'm thinking of just cutting the things and getting some new ones,
But if anyone has any tips on the best way to remove the back of the exhaust, I would be gratefull! lol
By the way I have tried the WD40 trick on the rubbers, but no luck....
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anyways...you just need to wiggle the **** out of them! theres no easy way of getting them off...and you will most likely finish with bloody hands(i know i did). wd40 def does help; also a set of large plyers that way you can grip and twist.
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Thanks 4CN A1R I knew someone would say that.....lol
Been doing the job after work and I'm changing the Radiator and Intercooler as well as some other jobs, so I'm just taking my time and making sure I don't damage anything I shouldn't.
The downpipe is all done, thankfully no problems there. I have taken some pictures while I did the job if people are interested?
Well, back with the WD40 and screwdriver I think.........
Thanks.
Been doing the job after work and I'm changing the Radiator and Intercooler as well as some other jobs, so I'm just taking my time and making sure I don't damage anything I shouldn't.
The downpipe is all done, thankfully no problems there. I have taken some pictures while I did the job if people are interested?
Well, back with the WD40 and screwdriver I think.........
Thanks.
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My arms are fine, I can see fine too thanks! lol
Doing the jobs after work, takes time that's all.....
Mazda dealer quoted 10 hours, didn't even want to know! lol
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After doing the downpipe, I felt as if I should have been given a t-shirt or something......"I changed my downpipe and lived!"
Anyway jobs done now, thanks for the advice people.
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Grease the end of the metal hanger as best you can. Then take a channel lock pliers, and put one end on the end of the metal hanger. Put the other end on the opposite side of the rubber bushing. Squeeze the pliers so that they press the metal **** into the rubber bushing. Once the **** is pressed part way in, it will come off fairly easily.
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If I had to pull my downpipe again I'm sure it would take less than two hours - but that is because I put anti-sieze on everything and the bolts are torqued to FSM specs, not corroded and at 2x factory torque settings, and I know the best way of getting access to the bolts.
I really wish people would stop BSing about how long it takes them to do things on car boards. Best case by an experienced owner is not average case and is irrelevant to an inexperienced owner.
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