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Old 08-12-2023, 09:42 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by Homeoboxter View Post
It is the primary cat that's one piece with the header. I think that has no shield. If you knock it with a hammer something rattles inside. I'm not looking forward to get it off, I wonder how many of the M8s are gonna snap.
I'd be spraying penetrating oil on those bolts then, when ready to start removing them... try to remove one. Resistance? Apply the flame. Me? I'm applying that oil liberally, and a few times.

Read long ago about removing a resistant nut/bolt. Recommendation was to try to, lightly, give the wrench some encourgement clockwise (tightening). Just enough encouragement to hear/feel the threads "give". I wouldn't give it but an eighth of a turn then backing off trying to emove the nut/bolt. Repeat.

Had an E30 that had the rattling. Was unmistakeable... a cat.

Good luck on the header removal!
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