exhaust removal problems! [Archive]

dannyainge

10-08-2006, 08:20 PM

help, i have an 88' 325i convert., i have managed to get all of the bolts off of my cat back, yet i still cannot remove the exhaust. one pipe separates at the flange, however the second has about 2 inches of cat pipe inserted in it and i cant separate them! any suggests? i've pulled, twisted, banged, etc.

anders

10-09-2006, 05:06 AM

i used an angle grinder when i changes my exhaust.. had the same problem.

Just moved the grinder over the pipe that was gonna be replaced and smoothly in back and forwards movements "grinded" my way down the metal until i could see the cat pipe.... remember.. dont grind the cat pipe stop when u see it. When i was through i took my screwdriver and opened the pipe. Then the rest was very easy

dannyainge

10-09-2006, 03:13 PM

i used an angle grinder when i changes my exhaust.. had the same problem.

Just moved the grinder over the pipe that was gonna be replaced and smoothly in back and forwards movements "grinded" my way down the metal until i could see the cat pipe.... remember.. dont grind the cat pipe stop when u see it. When i was through i took my screwdriver and opened the pipe. Then the rest was very easy

forgive my ignorance bro, but what's an angle grinder?

anders

10-09-2006, 03:38 PM

http://deskartes.pp.fi/gallery/miscellaneous/small%20angle%20grinder.jpg

dannyainge

10-09-2006, 03:49 PM

where can i find one? electric or air?

dannyainge

10-09-2006, 03:50 PM

gotcha! thanks alot!

anders

10-09-2006, 04:30 PM

ok m8 .. plz tell how it went :-)

dannyainge

10-09-2006, 06:10 PM

will do!

dannyainge

10-10-2006, 08:19 PM

your angle grinder sugg worked great!! had that exhaust off in 5 minutes! thanks again!

anders

10-11-2006, 01:02 AM

hey no problem mate..... glad to see it worked for you.