With a torch, heat the nuts 'til they're cherry red, and turn 'em off.

To remove studs, heat the area around the stud, but not directly the stud,
and turn it out.

Spdloader



"Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
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> I'm going to replace the exhaust pipe on my '89 YJ 4.2.
> I was told the only way to get the nuts off is with a torch.
> i.e.. Heat them to cherry red and then try to get them off.
> Will the studs be useable after this or must I replace them
> also. Also, there is NO gasket between the exhaust pipe
> and manifold, correct?
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
>

 

With a torch, heat the nuts 'til they're cherry red, and turn 'em off.

To remove studs, heat the area around the stud, but not directly the stud,
and turn it out.

Spdloader



"Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
news:2%pPf.131$cv4.94@fe11.lga...
> I'm going to replace the exhaust pipe on my '89 YJ 4.2.
> I was told the only way to get the nuts off is with a torch.
> i.e.. Heat them to cherry red and then try to get them off.
> Will the studs be useable after this or must I replace them
> also. Also, there is NO gasket between the exhaust pipe
> and manifold, correct?
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
>

 

With a torch, heat the nuts 'til they're cherry red, and turn 'em off.

To remove studs, heat the area around the stud, but not directly the stud,
and turn it out.

Spdloader



"Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
news:2%pPf.131$cv4.94@fe11.lga...
> I'm going to replace the exhaust pipe on my '89 YJ 4.2.
> I was told the only way to get the nuts off is with a torch.
> i.e.. Heat them to cherry red and then try to get them off.
> Will the studs be useable after this or must I replace them
> also. Also, there is NO gasket between the exhaust pipe
> and manifold, correct?
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
>