Y pipe replacement

[Lebowski]

Hey folks, I'm trying to replace my y pipes on an 07 Attak. I cannot get the y pipes separated from the rest of the exhaust so that I can pull it back and get room to remove y pipes. I have the clamp bolts removed under the seat, clamp bolts for y pipes loosened and she still won't budge. Tried heat tried pounding on it with a hammer and block of wood. Still no go. My question is if I remove the clamps from the flex pipes and drill out the rivets holding the y pipe bracket will i be able to remove the entire exhaust system via the hole under the muffler? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Teamblue4]

Heat always works for me.

 

[steiner]

Hey folks, I'm trying to replace my y pipes on an 07 Attak. I cannot get the y pipes separated from the rest of the exhaust so that I can pull it back and get room to remove y pipes. I have the clamp bolts removed under the seat, clamp bolts for y pipes loosened and she still won't budge. Tried heat tried pounding on it with a hammer and block of wood. Still no go. My question is if I remove the clamps from the flex pipes and drill out the rivets holding the y pipe bracket will i be able to remove the entire exhaust system via the hole under the muffler? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Yes. You can drill out the rivets holding the Y pipes bracket

 

[CCCT]

Hey folks, I'm trying to replace my y pipes on an 07 Attak. I cannot get the y pipes separated from the rest of the exhaust so that I can pull it back and get room to remove y pipes. I have the clamp bolts removed under the seat, clamp bolts for y pipes loosened and she still won't budge. Tried heat tried pounding on it with a hammer and block of wood. Still no go. My question is if I remove the clamps from the flex pipes and drill out the rivets holding the y pipe bracket will i be able to remove the entire exhaust system via the hole under the muffler? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

You wont be able to pull the muffler with the y pipes still attached through the hole out back. I tried. Dont drill out the rivets before you seperate the muffler. Trust me. I ended up laying a chunk of 4x4 across the back of the muffler, and then used a sledge. lol. A few harder than I wanted to use taps, and boom. Came off.

 

[Lebowski]

Thanks guys. Used a bigger hammer and got her to come loose.