I've had teh car apart for 2 days and i can't get the freaking pre-cat off. I'm so frustrated that i've just given up. If you want to come do it for me i'll pay you...please help me

 

Buy a torch.

 

Isn't that Ventura County? Maybe one of the guys in the Valley. Buy some PB Blaster (or similar) and squirt the studs/nuts in the morning and at night every day for a week. It's too hard to fit power tools in there but a $10 breaker bar is priceless.

 

Heh, roasting my nuts with a blowtorch worked for me when I installed my downpipe but be careful not to start a PB blaster or liquid wrench fire . Also using a 1/2" craftsman deep 6 point 14mm socket on an 18" torque wrench was the best tool for the job when I did it.

 

Or pay for a pizza and some beers and you'll easily have a few guys over =P

 

hey ryan ill help u

but not ill tomorrow afternoon

mike

 

2nd the 1/2" drive deep well with a breaker bar, although I did break a stud on my old man's Supra using this combo, so maybe I should be quiet.....

 

Hmmm.
If you REALLY need help, i can help you.
But I agree with Goracer - you have to liberally apply WD-40, Liquid wrench, etc for several nights before trying to get the nuts to budge.

 

Mr Stock helped me with my DP. If he can't do it, no one can. Don't forget the breaker bar is your friend.

 

I just got mine installed, and yes. Liquid wrench is your friend. Use any type of penetrating lube so you can get those possibly/more than likely seized up nuts and studs apart so they can even start moving.