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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Great advise Gliden and you're right. No holes. Your method sounds tried and true. Thanks!
 
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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I use my piston ring pliers to expand the exhaust "snap ring"
 
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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I don't have piston ring pliers. I am going to try the dual vise grip method because I understand the technique and am confident it'll work fine. Thanks anyway, Harley Jeff
 
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by guido4198
A set of snap-ring pliers that open when you squeeze the handles works for me.
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The right tool for the job makes it much easier. You can get a decent set of snap ring pliers from sears pretty cheap.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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I have snap ring pliers but they won't work for this application. EXHAUST SNAP RINGS HAVE NO HOLES IN THEM!!!! I used "Gliden's" method that is mentioned above and just installed them. Took a little "elbow grease", but got them on in about 4 minutes. Thanks for everyones input, however, I'm pretty sure Gliden is the only one here that's ACTUALLY replaced them before.
 
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Thanks for your help Gliden, just installed the flanges and Snap rings in about 4 minutes using your method. Thanks again!
 
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I'm pretty sure Gliden is the only one here that's ACTUALLY replaced them before.
I take exception to that. lol
 
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My appologies Ultra89Rider. Was not directed at you, however, mine was a different application because it's a 2 into 1 pipe. Thanks for you refforts, though!
 
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Sorry...late for the bus here, but in addition I use blue masking tape (aka painter's tape) to protect metal parts from scratching. Works great...
 
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