CraigK
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My '87 Bronco II 2.9L manifold to Y-pipe flanges are rusted away on both sides, (although the Y-pipe itself looks A-OK), giving me bad and worsening exhaust leaks that enter the vehicle. There is very limited access to these flanges, especially on the passenger side. Can't seem to get at 'em from the top or the bottom. The flange bolts are badly rusted, and the heads won't even take a wrench, never mind turn out. But yet the rusted bolts are still strong enough to hold the remnants of the flanges in place and prevent removal of the Y-pipe. Even if I took off the exhaust manifolds off (which I'd rather not do on a 20 year old motor), I still wouldn't be able to get at the flange bolts. Can't even get a grinder down there.
What is an approach or method to get these rusted out *&#@*()!Y*^$ bolts out and the Y-pipe off??? My intention was to replace the rusted flanges with split flanges. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
CraigK
What is an approach or method to get these rusted out *&#@*()!Y*^$ bolts out and the Y-pipe off??? My intention was to replace the rusted flanges with split flanges. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
CraigK