exhaust flex joint bolts

[sledder454]

Working on the sled today decided to tear it down to have a look at the exhaust donuts. After tear down the donuts are still good but noticed that 2 of the flex joints are broke. I tried to remove the 10mm bolts that hold the flex joints to the head and didn't have much luck, just tried using a 3/8 ratchet with and extension and universal so far to get at them. I didn't want to break them so I didn't force them anymore then I felt comfortable. So does anyone have any tricks or suggestions on how to get these out without breaking them.

 

[radianguy]

Make sure you get the socket on straight, should come out fairly easy, I had to cut a bit of the insulation away so the socket could fit on the bolt.

 

[Ffbsy]

exhaust

if they have never been taken out before, they will be very tight like the last reply said, get the socket or wrench very straight and I have never had a problem getting them out

 

[canoehead]

Try 10 mm

 

[1975FA]

Try tightening the bolt first. If you can just crack it tighter it will then come loose easier.

 

[Dodge Ram]

Use some heat. I broke mine off even with the motor . Had to drill that broken bolt out. I decided then to Hindle it. No more flex joints or donuts.

 

[sledder454]

thanks for the tips. I got them all out without to much trouble. when putting them back in should i put some high heat never seize on them or leave them be

 

[1975FA]

Never-seize and use a torque wrench.

 

[raginyamaha]

Never-seize and use a torque wrench.

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