Dumb Question - Focaljet

**170499** · 11-08-2008, 11:06 PM

I feel dumb for asking, but I am taking off my exhaust and can't get the two bolts at the end of the flex to come off. I should be turning the nuts left, correct?? Thats when facing the base of the bolt and the top of the nut. I have pulled HARD for a good 10 min. HELP!!

**BOWERSdaAZIAN** · 11-09-2008, 12:51 AM

Is the nut spinning? or has it been stripped?

Just try some WD-40 and a breaker bar or something with more leverage if you just need to break it loose.

**getn2focus** · 11-09-2008, 01:28 AM

ive learned two things so far....duct tape and wd40 are your best friends

in all seriousness though the breaker bar to get more leverage is the best thing to do after you wd40 it. if that doesnt work, the nut could be stripped out.....time to break out the grinder or some other means of cutting metal. good luck to ya

**boostedzx3** · 11-09-2008, 07:30 AM

At some point there with a breaker bar if they're not coming off they'll probably just break.

**WuNgUn** · 11-09-2008, 09:45 AM

SOAK them with WD before even attempting removal!
Then re-soak them, then let it sit...then soak them again.

11-08-2008, 11:06 PM	#1
170499 Amarillo Focus Rescue Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 351	Dumb Question I feel dumb for asking, but I am taking off my exhaust and can't get the two bolts at the end of the flex to come off. I should be turning the nuts left, correct?? Thats when facing the base of the bolt and the top of the nut. I have pulled HARD for a good 10 min. HELP!! __________________ 2005 Sonic Blue ZX3 Mods: Focus Sport CAI, 2.25in MBRP Exhaust, SVT Interior Goodies, Flat Black Lower Grill, CF Invader Hood R.I.P. 2001 Sedan

11-09-2008, 12:51 AM	#2
BOWERSdaAZIAN TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NorCal/Clovis NM ; wherever the USAF takes me Posts: 778	Re: Dumb Question Is the nut spinning? or has it been stripped? Just try some WD-40 and a breaker bar or something with more leverage if you just need to break it loose. __________________ EW motto(s): "Jam Harder, Penetrate Deeper, Dispense Longer" and "In God we Trust, All Others we Monitor, Jam or Deceive"

11-09-2008, 01:28 AM	#3
getn2focus TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hillsboro, Tennessee Posts: 154	Re: Dumb Question ive learned two things so far....duct tape and wd40 are your best friends in all seriousness though the breaker bar to get more leverage is the best thing to do after you wd40 it. if that doesnt work, the nut could be stripped out.....time to break out the grinder or some other means of cutting metal. good luck to ya __________________ Time to GetN2Focus Black Pearl=My 2003 Pitch Black SVT Ford Focus Burnin' /\ Rubber /\ Thru /\ The /\ Cones 100,000 Miles Member on 9/29/08 SVT owners...want a Exedy Clutch-Email techsupport@exedyusa.com and let it be heard! Then post here

11-09-2008, 07:30 AM	#4
boostedzx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Enola, PA Posts: 4,572	Re: Dumb Question At some point there with a breaker bar if they're not coming off they'll probably just break. __________________ Project s10 daily driver---is done thanks for the feedback! http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...storation.html Project 351 swap in teh mustang--updated 6/15- 351 is in and done http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...ml#post6540928

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