Exhaust V-band ,NEED HELP!

[lightn95]

im putting on a new turbo back exhaust. the exhast v-band wont come off the turbo/downpipe. i was able to loosen the nut, then the T shaped bolt came outta the "pockets"in the other half of the clamp. now the nut/bolt just spins when i loosen it. how the hell do i get this clamp off???

[Jake]

Put the T shaped part back in the pockets and loosen the nut to the end of the threads or close to it. The get a screw driver or some other type of manual leverage applicator, stick in in the v part of the clamp and give it a whack with your hand to pop the clamp loose.

[lightn95]

the problem is the T bolt is between the firewall and the downpipe. so i cannt get the bolt back in the pockets to loosen it up more.

[ajpu1983]

You dont have to loosen it up anymore if it's out of the "pocket" Take a hammer and a prybar or punch and knock the hell out of the clamp until it comes loose.

[ToMang07]

Originally Posted by lightn95

im putting on a new turbo back exhaust. the exhast v-band wont come off the turbo/downpipe. i was able to loosen the nut, then the T shaped bolt came outta the "pockets"in the other half of the clamp. now the nut/bolt just spins when i loosen it. how the hell do i get this clamp off???

Sounds like you need to replace it anyway, so I would just cut it.

If it's still stuck on the pipe, SOAK it with PB Blaster and hit it with a screwdriver/hammer between the channel in the clamp and the up-pipe itself.

[Jake]

I wouldn't cut it, just cause it comes out of the pockets don't mean its junk, unless it stretched them and thats why it came out.

[jasons 7.3 powerstroke]

well keep in mind it will be stuck since has been on there for x amount of years, but yes if t-bolt is out of its pocket then take you a long screwdriver/prybar and a hammer and knock off. if you do need a new one Napa keeps them in stock

[lightn95]

YAAAHTZEEEEE mother F'r !!!!!!!!!!

i did everything you guys said and that sum beatch came right off. took about 10 mins this morning to get if off.
you guys are good THANK YOU!!!

[jasons 7.3 powerstroke]

Originally Posted by lightn95

YAAAHTZEEEEE mother F'r !!!!!!!!!!

i did everything you guys said and that sum beatch came right off. took about 10 mins this morning to get if off.
you guys are good THANK YOU!!!

congrats bro!!

[Jake]

No problem, thats what we are here for. Any more questions don't be afraid to ask us.