Problem removing VTR exhaust

[Mattman]

hi everyone i need help i have got a new sportex exhaust for my VTR but need to no how to get the old one off i have got the backbox off and got the rest hanging but there are two bolts with springs on them and i cant seem to get them un done is there any specific ways or is it just me. cheers.

[steve_335]

Get a pair of pliers on the end where the socket/spanner is and get a mate to hold it in place whilst you undo bolt. I had to do it other day

[Predator_R32]

its just you mate, use some wd40 and spray it on and leave it or a bit then get a bi of muscle behind it, remember left = loosey and righty = tighty ;)

[Mattman]

yeh it must be the thread then because i have already tried that with pliers and mole grips but the nut just kept turning but it was'nt going down the thread, have you got any idea on what else i can do? thanks.

[Mr_suv]

socket and spanner either side easy as pie just gettin the spring bolts back on can be a pain in the arrrse!!!but should be easy enough mattman

[Mr_suv]

or buy new bolts and cut them off , bolts are a matter of pennies

[Mattman]

i cant get to the middle of the bolt so how can i cut it off and the nut is so small i wont be able to cut that off unless there is a special tool to do it some how cheers.

[Predator_R32]

my exhaust had been on ages but got a wrench on it after wd40 and it came straight off

[stevo67]

I take it you`ve wire brushed the bolts & springs before putting WD40 on.The other way if there is room to put a nut splitter on it this will split the head of the nut then with a punch/drift knock out the bolt.

Steve.