Removing Factory Exhaust - am I being realistic?
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I'm gonna go get some PB Blaster tomorrow and start pre-treating.
Below is the link to my install instructions. Notice the part, in the diagram, where it says not to remove (and I assume cutaway too much of) the pipe leading from the cat to the muffler. So, I'm not sure I follow you on not mattering where I cut the stock exhaust. I need to leave enough pipe to attach the new muffler and have everything fit properly from there on back, right?
We don't have too much of a rust problem or road salt issue around here but the truck is going on 6 years old. So, I'll see how it goes.
http://gibson.iwebcat.com/imgVD/GIB/6523.pdf
Below is the link to my install instructions. Notice the part, in the diagram, where it says not to remove (and I assume cutaway too much of) the pipe leading from the cat to the muffler. So, I'm not sure I follow you on not mattering where I cut the stock exhaust. I need to leave enough pipe to attach the new muffler and have everything fit properly from there on back, right?
We don't have too much of a rust problem or road salt issue around here but the truck is going on 6 years old. So, I'll see how it goes.
http://gibson.iwebcat.com/imgVD/GIB/6523.pdf
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Like Kamel and sharkhunter said PB Blaster is the $hit!!!! I removed my exhaust with a plastic hammer and a sawzall(the sawzall really expedited the process!) I could have done it one piece at a time but it would have taken alot longer,once you get the stock stuff out of the way it's all a cake walk from there installing the new stuff, The main thing is to go back over all your nuts and bolts,hangers etc,after you have driven it a few times you'll probably find a few loose ones.
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This is what you want PB Penetrating Catalyst they should have it at most auto parts stores ....
P.S. THe most important thing is to post pics and a video on here when you get done
P.S. THe most important thing is to post pics and a video on here when you get done
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In exchange for the helpful info, I'm planning to take pix and post a DIY of my deinstall/install as well as making a video of the final result to post. However, this is all assuming I end up able to do it all myself and if I can get my old'ish video camera to upload video/audio to my computer in sync. It has the capability and I haven't tried doing it in a long time but, the last time I did, I could never get the audio to match the video - sort of like a Godzilla movie.
That's the PB I was thinking it must be. Will check out Advance Auto and/or NAPA tomorrow and pick some up.
That's the PB I was thinking it must be. Will check out Advance Auto and/or NAPA tomorrow and pick some up.
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Think I might have just updated the wrong thread with this question. Anyway, exhaust install on Monday. I've got some PB Blaster. Should I start using it now and use it multiple times or just spray on a little while before taking things apart?
