help with remove exhaust tips??

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08-29-2001, 07:36 PM

TypeSDragon

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help with remove exhaust tips??

I try to unscrew the bolt on the OEM tips, but it is so f*cking tight!! Tried WD-40, but still no good!! Any ideas???

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08-29-2001, 07:42 PM

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Mine came right off. Try using a socket instead of a screw driver. Once off, put a little graphite grease or anti-seizing compound so they'll come off easier next time.

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08-30-2001, 11:39 AM

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WD-40 and I believe the bolts are reverse threaded. I tried it last night and they are freakin tight.

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08-30-2001, 11:47 AM

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HELP!!!

To take it off, isn't it counter clockwise??? If it is clockwise, then I have been screwing it too tight!!! Please let me know guys!!

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08-30-2001, 12:04 PM

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Righty tighty, lefty loosie :p

So with reverse threads, clockwise would loosen.

I did wind up using a 3/8 drive socket wrench with a 10mm socket.

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