Downpipe Install

noj182 · 12-07-2009, 09:44 PM

Anyone have experience cutting off the exhaust bolts? I was able to get the nuts loosened and removed but the bolts themselves wont budge. Tried spraying but bolts still wont move.

Are the bolts cut at the exhaust side and how do you remove the remaining piece?

LostMarine · 12-07-2009, 10:00 PM

torch them, not cut...

Juicer · 12-07-2009, 10:56 PM

No need to cut them. Just tap/bang on them with something hard to loosen them up. Again, do NOT cut them. Totally not needed.

ar design · 12-08-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by noj182

Anyone have experience cutting off the exhaust bolts? I was able to get the nuts loosened and removed but the bolts themselves wont budge. Tried spraying but bolts still wont move.

Are the bolts cut at the exhaust side and how do you remove the remaining piece?

The studs are pressed into the OEM downpipes. Remove the nuts, and pull the cat-back off. No need to cut/remove the studs in the OEM downpipes.

hun77777 · 12-08-2009, 02:29 AM

i banged the shiet out of it with rubber hammer to get it out the first time

12-07-2009, 09:44 PM	#1
noj182 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 33 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (1)	Downpipe Install Anyone have experience cutting off the exhaust bolts? I was able to get the nuts loosened and removed but the bolts themselves wont budge. Tried spraying but bolts still wont move. Are the bolts cut at the exhaust side and how do you remove the remaining piece?
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Juicer First Lieutenant 18 Rep 310 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Parking lot iTrader: (1)	No need to cut them. Just tap/bang on them with something hard to loosen them up. Again, do NOT cut them. Totally not needed.
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