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I agree with option three 200 1993

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posted by  Art Benstein on  Wed Nov 3 06:26 CST 2004
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Eric,

A 93 in your climate should not be needing a new downpipe because of rust. The heat will destroy the bolts into the cat flange beyond simply getting a socket on them and unscrewing them, but getting them out is the worst of what I figure you're facing.

I can usually reach just one of the bolts with a hacksaw. So if you can borrow or invest in a rotary tool with abrasive disks, you can just grind away the other two bolt heads until the cat drops into your hands.

Having already a new cat-back system, you could then remove the bolt remnants from the cat flange with a propane or mapp fueled torch, working somewhere more convenient, on a workbench or concrete. I used a bit of candle wax the last time; they twisted right out so there was no need to drill.

It will take you a lot longer than it would the muffler shop, but you'll know exactly how it was done.
--
Art Benstein near Baltimore






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