I'm in the process of removing the Y pipe on my 85-87 V6 because it developed a crack on the lip where it bolts to the rear bank exhaust manifold. I can't seem to remove the spring loaded bolts down below near the Cat. I don't care about the old Y pipe since I have exact replacement parts, so what is the quickest way to remove the bolts? I have soaked them in penetrant for two days now.

I have access to a dremel tool but I don't know what tool I need to buy to do the job.

Thanks!
Sean
KCMO

If you have an air compressor, use a cutoff tool. It's like a big air driven Dremel, with an abrasive carbide wheel.

Using a Dremel will probably take a lonnnng time.

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Raydar

ReFormulated

Use a breaker bar and muscle. The bolts will twist off and you'll be on your way.

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"Its a Fiero thing... Heck, even I don't understand!"

Timothy E. Smith
1986 SE V6
1984 Coupe
1996 Ford Probe GT
1999 Chevrolet Silverado Z71
1975 Chevrolet ElCamino SS

Heat the flange red hot with a torch directly where the bolts are threaded into it. That should loosen them up. If you use this method wear thick leather work gloves and be careful that you keep the flame in the right places so you don't set your car on fire.

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87GT 3.4 Turbo Best 0-60 5.2 seconds
http://turbofiero.fierojoe.com/turbo.htm

I agree with Dennis LaG

Heat them up hot, and they loosen right up. You'd be surprised how well it works. Using aluminum foil as a temporary heat shield to protect other things works well.

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Ron Dittmer - Driving A Mint 88GT, Automatic, Medium Red Metallic, Gray Interior, Black Lace Wheels, With Sunroof and Wing, in the Chicago area.

Thanks for the help! I used a Dremel which tooks some time and I got one bolt off and 1 more to go! I ran out of cutting disks, so I have to go get some more to continue working on the other bolt.

I broke my A/T detent cable because the manifold swung around and pulled the cable strands out of the tranny. Now I gotta go pay for one of those which nobody has in stock. Looks like I won't get to drive it till tomorrow!!!! ARGHH!!!

Anyone know if the A/T kickdown cable from Advance Auto works and looks just like OEM?