351mach11647545510 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 So I was removing the y pipe from the avalanche and the impact would break one loose so I put a cheater bar on it and got it to turn. Put the impact back on and it ended up completely rounding the nut. I don't have any space beteween the flanges or else I would take a cut off wheel to it, plus it sits right behind the frame wheel. Any suggestions to get this off without cutting the exhaust off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA In Progress Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Try a slightly smaller socket, either metric or standard, and hammer it on the nut? Sometimes it helps to use a 12 point for this. I'd also be using heat on the nut if it's seized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 It is completely rounded, I have never rounded off a nut/bolt so bad. It is a nice perfect circle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Try a large stud remover. Or a strip socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hand-held battery operated dremel with a mini cutting tool on the end, slice a couple angles on the nut then slap a strip/universal socket on it. Or maybe a good set of needle nosed vice grips super-clamped with a pipe wrench? Sorta hard to say without seeing exactly how much space you have to work with. At any rate blast it with a torch before you attempt anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hand-held battery operated dremel with a mini cutting tool on the end, slice a couple angles on the nut then slap a strip/universal socket on it. Or maybe a good set of needle nosed vice grips super-clamped with a pipe wrench? Sorta hard to say without seeing exactly how much space you have to work with. At any rate blast it with a torch before you attempt anything. Space is very limited, right by the frame towards the top of the frame rail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheezle Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Cold chisel and a hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 you could try something like this: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00952166000P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 heat them up and use a twist socket http://www.sears.com/shc/s/t_10153_12605?tName=twist-socket-set.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbracing81 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 you could try something like this: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00952166000P I wish you the best of luck with this tool. I have it and would be happy to let you borrow it. I am not a fan of this brand for this tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 heat them up and use a twist socket http://www.sears.com/shc/s/t_10153_12605?tName=twist-socket-set.html I've had good luck with this method, use a size that you have to hammer onto the rounded nut. Otherwise pull the y-pipe and manifold together, that'll be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Any update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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