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size spanner
« 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
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Re: size spanner
« Reply #1 on: 08 March 2012, 14:07:07 »
13 or 15mm IIRC Ralf
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Re: size spanner
« Reply #2 on: 08 March 2012, 14:29:07 »
13mm dont fit to big 12 mm to big 11mm to small
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Re: size spanner
« Reply #3 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 :(
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Re: size spanner
« Reply #4 on: 08 March 2012, 14:42:38 »
yep both snapped got to drill them out
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Re: size spanner
« Reply #5 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
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Re: size spanner
« Reply #6 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
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Re: size spanner
« Reply #7 on: 08 March 2012, 17:53:27 »
Drill sized spanner?

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Re: size spanner
« Reply #8 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 ??? ??? ???
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Re: size spanner
« Reply #9 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.  ;) ;)
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Re: size spanner
« Reply #10 on: 08 March 2012, 18:14:59 »
its done and new bolts  :y :y :y
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Re: size spanner
« Reply #11 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
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Re: size spanner
« Reply #12 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.  ;)

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Re: size spanner
« Reply #13 on: 08 March 2012, 18:32:20 »
Or just have all holes clearance and use nuts too.  ::)
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Re: size spanner
« Reply #14 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.
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