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Title: size spanner
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 08 March 2012, 13:57:29

hi guys can anyone tell me what size spanner i need to undo the exhaust from the front down pipe the one behind the cat :y :y :y

Title: Re: size spanner
Post by: RobG on 08 March 2012, 14:07:07

13 or 15mm IIRC Ralf

Title: Re: size spanner
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 08 March 2012, 14:29:07

13mm dont fit to big 12 mm to big 11mm to small

Title: Re: size spanner
Post by: Jimbob on 08 March 2012, 14:32:12

I had exactly the same issue on mine....
a 9/16th whitworth or something was the best fit I found.....

still had to drill the bugger out though :(

Title: Re: size spanner
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 08 March 2012, 14:42:38

yep both snapped got to drill them out

Title: Re: size spanner
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 08 March 2012, 14:52:04

Quote from: bigyin54 on 08 March 2012, 14:42:38

yep both snapped got to drill them out

Too late in this case, but often prevented with a soaking of plusgas each day, for a few days, and a damn good dose of it, combined with a hot engine...  :y

Title: Re: size spanner
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 08 March 2012, 17:50:34

its done now but middle box is slightly touching cross member at the back it dont make a noise so not that bothered and tunnie yes it does fit thanks :y :y :y :y :y

Title: Re: size spanner
Post by: feeutfo on 08 March 2012, 17:53:27

Drill sized spanner?

Title: Re: size spanner
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 08 March 2012, 17:56:48

Quote from: chrisgixer on 08 March 2012, 17:53:27

Drill sized spanner?

what are you talking about ??? ??? ???

Title: Re: size spanner
Post by: Andy B on 08 March 2012, 18:09:01

Quote from: bigyin54 on 08 March 2012, 17:56:48

Quote from: chrisgixer on 08 March 2012, 17:53:27

Drill sized spanner?

what are you talking about ??? ??? ???

drill the heads of the bolts off.  ;) ;)

Title: Re: size spanner
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 08 March 2012, 18:14:59

its done and new bolts  :y :y :y

Title: Re: size spanner
Post by: feeutfo on 08 March 2012, 18:17:02

Quote from: bigyin54 on 08 March 2012, 18:14:59

its done and new bolts  :y :y :y

Ooh, can I borrow your spanner then? My spanner always sheers the buggers off. ;D   :D

Title: Re: size spanner
Post by: Andy B on 08 March 2012, 18:25:40

It's stupid idea tapping the down pipe.  ??? Why didn't GM thread the exhaust? ie the bit you're likely to be throwing away.  ;)

Title: Re: size spanner
Post by: Abiton on 08 March 2012, 18:32:20

Or just have all holes clearance and use nuts too.  ::)

Title: Re: size spanner
Post by: feeutfo on 08 March 2012, 18:41:30

Quote from: Abiton on 08 March 2012, 18:32:20

Or just have all holes clearance and use nuts too.  ::)

Always the back up plan IMO.