Need help with bolts and nuts
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Racer
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Need help with bolts and nuts
Okay so I just bought a XLR8 jpipe for 2010 FWD TL and I'm going to install but I have a feeling that the bolts and nuts will be rusted, I was wondering if anyone knew the exact sizes I would to buy to get a perfect match and an easy install, please let me know and also if there's anything else. Thank you
Racer
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I'll help you out since I just install my RV6 J-Pipe on my 13' SH last week, so it's fresh in my head.
If memory serves me right, you'll need:
14mm socket
12mm socket (for 1 bolt I believe)
10mm socket (for 1 bolt)
Assortment of extensions especially for that one 10mm bolt
Breaker bar
Pretty much all the nuts and bolts are 14mm (sub-frame brace bolts, exhaust manifold nuts, nuts after the 3rd cat, and the exhaust hanger bolts (since the RV6 doesn't have/require the hanger on theres.
The side bolt connecting the stock J-pipe to the exhaust manifolds was very tricky for me. This is for the back one, which is right above the flex pipe. This is wear a good assortment of extensions come in handy. Or you could use a open end wrench now that I think about it.
BTW, the nuts holding onto the exhaust manifold on my car was a pain to break loose. I think they applied thread locker or something.
If memory serves me right, you'll need:
14mm socket
12mm socket (for 1 bolt I believe)
10mm socket (for 1 bolt)
Assortment of extensions especially for that one 10mm bolt
Breaker bar
Pretty much all the nuts and bolts are 14mm (sub-frame brace bolts, exhaust manifold nuts, nuts after the 3rd cat, and the exhaust hanger bolts (since the RV6 doesn't have/require the hanger on theres.
The side bolt connecting the stock J-pipe to the exhaust manifolds was very tricky for me. This is for the back one, which is right above the flex pipe. This is wear a good assortment of extensions come in handy. Or you could use a open end wrench now that I think about it.
BTW, the nuts holding onto the exhaust manifold on my car was a pain to break loose. I think they applied thread locker or something.
Last edited by Jackieee_TL; Jun 20, 2013 at 11:59 PM. Reason: wrong year
Suzuka Master
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I'll help you out since I just install my RV6 J-Pipe on my 13' SH last week, so it's fresh in my head.
If memory serves me right, you'll need:
14mm socket
12mm socket (for 1 bolt I believe)
10mm socket (for 1 bolt)
Assortment of extensions especially for that one 10mm bolt
Breaker bar
Pretty much all the nuts and bolts are 14mm (sub-frame brace bolts, exhaust manifold nuts, nuts after the 3rd cat, and the exhaust hanger bolts (since the RV6 doesn't have/require the hanger on theres.
The side bolt connecting the stock J-pipe to the exhaust manifolds was very tricky for me. This is for the back one, which is right above the flex pipe. This is wear a good assortment of extensions come in handy. Or you could use a open end wrench now that I think about it.
BTW, the nuts holding onto the exhaust manifold on my car was a pain to break loose. I think they applied thread locker or something.
If memory serves me right, you'll need:
14mm socket
12mm socket (for 1 bolt I believe)
10mm socket (for 1 bolt)
Assortment of extensions especially for that one 10mm bolt
Breaker bar
Pretty much all the nuts and bolts are 14mm (sub-frame brace bolts, exhaust manifold nuts, nuts after the 3rd cat, and the exhaust hanger bolts (since the RV6 doesn't have/require the hanger on theres.
The side bolt connecting the stock J-pipe to the exhaust manifolds was very tricky for me. This is for the back one, which is right above the flex pipe. This is wear a good assortment of extensions come in handy. Or you could use a open end wrench now that I think about it.
BTW, the nuts holding onto the exhaust manifold on my car was a pain to break loose. I think they applied thread locker or something.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Nor CA
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