I set out to install my mac offroad h pipe today. I sprayed PB blaster on the manifold(header) to converter pipe nuts and about an hour later I tried to remove but none of the 4 would budge even using an impact wrench...what do I do now?? cut the studs off and reinstall new ones or what? Any answers greatly appreciated!
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brujones----1995 Mustang GT Convertible 5.0 auto Flowmaster American Thunder cat back system..tail pipes only ...got rid of the flows and put on summitt racing turbo mufflers, MAC offroad h-pipe, smog pump delete pulley, MAC cold air intake, Vermillion Red with black top and white interior with air bag delete. Repainted fenders and added a cobra hood. Got 3.73's ready to install!
You couldn't get them off even with an impact gun??? Even if they were seized up they'd usually break. What gun are you using and at what pressure??? If you have to take a torch to them, but be really careful and mind your surroundings as far as wires and fuel lines go. I'd spray them a few more times with PB and then kick that gun into high gear.....good luck.
~Tom
My 95 gt was the same way when we put my offroad pipe on.... We had to torch some of the bolts out because they were rusted on so tight It's quite do-able just be careful
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Green 95 GT Auto. Mods | K&N Cold Air | BBK 70mm Throttle Body | Edelbrock Performer Intake Manifolds | Ford Racing E-303 Cam | BBK Shorty Headers | Summit Offroad Pipe | B&M Shift Kit/Valve Body | Ford Racing 3.73's | Tweecer RT |
I have a $150 craftsman impact wrench set at 90psi so I think these are too rusty to break loose
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brujones----1995 Mustang GT Convertible 5.0 auto Flowmaster American Thunder cat back system..tail pipes only ...got rid of the flows and put on summitt racing turbo mufflers, MAC offroad h-pipe, smog pump delete pulley, MAC cold air intake, Vermillion Red with black top and white interior with air bag delete. Repainted fenders and added a cobra hood. Got 3.73's ready to install!
My 95 gt was the same way when we put my offroad pipe on.... We had to torch some of the bolts out because they were rusted on so tight It's quite do-able just be careful
what studs did you use to replace the ones you torched out?? I have had trouble finding them
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brujones----1995 Mustang GT Convertible 5.0 auto Flowmaster American Thunder cat back system..tail pipes only ...got rid of the flows and put on summitt racing turbo mufflers, MAC offroad h-pipe, smog pump delete pulley, MAC cold air intake, Vermillion Red with black top and white interior with air bag delete. Repainted fenders and added a cobra hood. Got 3.73's ready to install!
I set out to install my mac offroad h pipe today. I sprayed PB blaster on the manifold(header) to converter pipe nuts and about an hour later I tried to remove but none of the 4 would budge even using an impact wrench...what do I do now?? cut the studs off and reinstall new ones or what? Any answers greatly appreciated!
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97 Mountaineer V8 AWD
Borrow a Snap-On impact. It will take off any bolt you have or break it off in the process. There are certainly some tools that arent worth buying high end - like wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers - but for some (impacts, air ) it isnt worth wasting your money on the cheaper stuff. Not saying craftsman isnt good - especially for the average homeowner - but its just not the best when it comes to heavy duty stuff. Just my opinion...
FWIW - After I got my studs out, I drilled the holes and installed bolts/nuts. This way they will never give me a problem again - I can cut them and easily replace them anytime. Or, if I break them out, Im ready to go with dropping some new bolts in.
marvel mistery oil and a tourchif not broke already if broke easier and can be cheaper just to get new headers
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90 gt conversion,302 block,352 stroker,roller cam lifters,rockers,roush 200 race heads,64cc ,75mm tb,gt-40 upper and lower,x303 cam, screw factory computers still got speed dinsity and new nock sensors ya on a ford motor mega squirt II fuel management
or u can crank the motor and let them come up to temp and then try to get them off
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90 gt conversion,302 block,352 stroker,roller cam lifters,rockers,roush 200 race heads,64cc ,75mm tb,gt-40 upper and lower,x303 cam, screw factory computers still got speed dinsity and new nock sensors ya on a ford motor mega squirt II fuel management
still havent got them out a few months later... I got one of the four loose with a breaker bar and the leftmost one with a dremel cutoff wheel (took 18 of them!) Still have one on each side to get.
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brujones----1995 Mustang GT Convertible 5.0 auto Flowmaster American Thunder cat back system..tail pipes only ...got rid of the flows and put on summitt racing turbo mufflers, MAC offroad h-pipe, smog pump delete pulley, MAC cold air intake, Vermillion Red with black top and white interior with air bag delete. Repainted fenders and added a cobra hood. Got 3.73's ready to install!
problem installing offroad h pipe 
Got 3.73's ready to install!
It's quite do-able just be careful
I got one of the four loose with a breaker bar and the leftmost one with a dremel cutoff wheel (took 18 of them!) Still have one on each side to get.
