Rob_Quads Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I've got a second hand exhaust to fit onto my Z as its started to blow on the weld on the back box. I'm going to be replacing the back box & middle section. I have the gaskets all ready to roll. Is it feasible to attempt to replace the exhaust myself? I will be attempting it in a workshop and have access to jacks and axle stands. Also have a cordless impact wrench. Was looking to jack up the back and then putting it up on axle stands. Will be soaking the nuts in WD40 the prior 1/2 days to fitting. My exhaust is 5 years old so just a bit worries the nuts won' come off or will snap off on the Y-Section. I enjoy getting my hands dirty and have holiday to use up to do it so its purely a is it possible sort of question or do I try and find a local place to try and fit it (not found a decent back street place yet - few I have asked won't fit second hand stuff) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Shouldnt be a problem, they can take a bit of force to get them off though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Will be fine, Have fitted both of my exhausts on axle stands Ny nuts were hard to get off when it was 3yrs old but a bit of force got them off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 My nuts were hard to get off when it was 3yrs old but a bit of force got them off Yep - have a bash yourself. Not done the ed but i've done a couple of my old cars no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I'd take to an exhaust fit place for what it will cost , When a system has been on a few years it can be a B******D to remove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcash5 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Just do it yourself, everything on my car I have done (apart from bodywork) and the satisfaction is immense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 should be easy, i never pay for work i can do myself. gargae would charge you £50 to fit it, just think what you could spend that money on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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