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Apr 7, 2007 | 01:26 AM

rawhead

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exhaust removal

Thinking about removing Thunderheaders to repaint. I've got service manual and have been doing most work myself and learning more as I go. Is this too difficult or too confusing for a novice. I'll probably take a stab at anyway. The service manual seems a little complicated for this unless I'm just a little too drunk rightnow to figure it out. That's what Saturday's are for. Thanks.

Apr 7, 2007 | 01:38 AM

dawg

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RE: exhaust removal

Removing exhaust is simple. Go for it. If you are taking off the head pipes also, grab yourself some new gaskets.

Apr 7, 2007 | 03:45 PM

electaRICK

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RE: exhaust removal

soak your nuts

Apr 7, 2007 | 05:43 PM

Cryptoboy

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RE: exhaust removal

First thing I ever did was replace the exhaust. Had a buddy help me, but I did most of the work. It's pretty easy; if I can do it, anybody can!

Apr 7, 2007 | 10:00 PM

Tinkermc

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RE: exhaust removal

it is a very straight forward job. As mentioned earlier soak your bolts and nuts overnight is best. Then buy some new gaskets for the reinstall.

Apr 7, 2007 | 11:25 PM

Hexhead1

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RE: exhaust removal

Just becareful nut to cross thread the nuts, epectually the rear ones. I have a friend help me with mine because I had just hand a carple operation and he cross threaded the rear stud. I end up working all day getting the stud out and opening up the stiches in my hand.