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Removing Catalytic Converter Bolts That are Rusted And Round

Postby Coxy » June 4th, 2009, 6:36 pm

:banghead: hey guys how the hell do i get of the inside catalytic converter bolt on the exhaust flange i cant get it of its rusted and rounded please help!! :drinks2:
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Re: Removing Catalytic Converter Bolts That are Rusted And Round

Postby 67rce » June 4th, 2009, 6:37 pm

Angle grinders work wonders
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Re: Removing Catalytic Converter Bolts That are Rusted And Round

Postby fatnsticky » June 4th, 2009, 6:54 pm

crc, then use impact socket, ie 6 sided that is one mm smaller, use hammer to belt in on, sometimes works, other wise like old mate said, a/grinder :)
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Re: Removing Catalytic Converter Bolts That are Rusted And Round

Postby -jjM- » June 8th, 2009, 12:41 pm

67rce wrote:Angle grinders work wonders

i second that...
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Re: Removing Catalytic Converter Bolts That are Rusted And Round

Postby boostedbb » June 8th, 2009, 12:58 pm

they actualy make sockets specifiacally to remove round bolts and nuts but fark that use angle grinder lol
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Re: Removing Catalytic Converter Bolts That are Rusted And Round

Postby SnyperEB » June 8th, 2009, 1:03 pm

-jjM- wrote:
67rce wrote:Angle grinders work wonders

i second that...


I third that.
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Re: Removing Catalytic Converter Bolts That are Rusted And Round

Postby bentls » June 8th, 2009, 6:20 pm

you **** r rough lol..

just use alot of crc and ive found for rounded bolts a double hex socket thats slightly too small will belt on and work better than single hex... also using a/f sockets you might be able to get it similar to a 13.5mm socket or something...
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Re: Removing Catalytic Converter Bolts That are Rusted And Round

Postby james88 » June 8th, 2009, 6:59 pm

Y bother angle grinder is your pal.. I should introduce you to another trusty tool. The ole red spanner
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Re: Removing Catalytic Converter Bolts That are Rusted And Round

Postby Hybrid34 » June 11th, 2009, 12:40 am

If your screws are rusted in, you can buy reverse drill bits (i think from bunnings) you drill into the rusted bolt...then reverse the drill n it will come out....
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Re: Removing Catalytic Converter Bolts That are Rusted And Round

Postby bentls » June 11th, 2009, 7:14 am

Hybrid34 wrote:If your screws are rusted in, you can buy reverse drill bits (i think from bunnings) you drill into the rusted bolt...then reverse the drill n it will come out....
If thats what yoru talking about :scratch:

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Re: Removing Catalytic Converter Bolts That are Rusted And Round

Postby Coxy » June 14th, 2009, 11:59 am

Its ok guys the angle grinder got her of CHEERS! :drinks2:
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