Help with VSS replacement

[SolidState]

Well, I have gotten a little impatient and decided to try and replace my VSS.

So, first task...drop the Y-pipe...sounds easier than it really is. The bolts at the back are so corroded that they unrecognizable. no chance in getting them off. Kinda makes replacing that little bugger hard..

I was going to cut the bolts off, but I dunno what really to do. What else is to be expected from a northern car that has never had the pipe dropped....

Any help is greatly appreciated.

<small>[ October 02, 2002, 04:42 PM: Message edited by: SolidState ]</small>

 

[SHOfun 93]

Teg..just do a search for VSS here and a BUNCH of posts will come up that will help quite a bit! I just did mine a bit ago. My bolts came off after a bunch of soaking with liquid wrench. Good luck!

 

[SolidState]

yeah, I followed those threads closely and read them earlier today.

The problem is, the bolts are rusted beyond rcognition...I am thinking cutting them off with a dremel or something might be the only way. I just don't know what the right way to go about this is....

 

[projectSHO89]

Which bolts? The ones that connect the Y-pipe to the exhaust manfolds or the ones that connect the outlet of the Y-pipe to the cat-back?

Steve

 

[SolidState]

Y-pipe to catback...

The other bolts on the flanges that attach to the manifolds look alright. a little rusted, but some tiquid wrnech will help greatly.

But the rear bolts are bad...

 

[Mr Anonymous]

The rear bolts are cheap at any auto parts store. You could even get replacements at Home Depot for a couple of bucks. Just cut off the old ones and save yourself a lot of hassle.

 

[SolidState]

Thats what I wanted to hear....thanks alot.

 

[projectSHO89]

AutoZone (and most other autoparts stores) carry these bolts.

Hacksaw them out, then take the pieces to the store to match up a pair of replacements.

Steve