dscivicdx

well i had a stupid issue that i finally traced to a clogged cat(long story).
the only problem is, i cant get the damn thing off to unblock it. i busted a 3/8" craftsman ratchet trying.
anyhow, a friend told me to use a cutting torch to heat up the nut and then to try it after it has cooled a little bit. the only problem is i dont have a cutting torch. do you think a regular blowtorch will heat it enough to remove it and if so, will the heatshield keep the bottom of the car safe while im working on the top nut?

thanks in advance!

SmokinS13SR20

oyea a regular torch will work but make sure u have somethign there in case of fire just to be safe you dont want to lose ur car from trying to remove a cat lol just heat it up and it will still be hard to turn yea but not to hard good luck with it man

dscivicdx

thank you, sir!
i will let you guys know what happens... lol.

boobs

have you tried to use a penetrating oil first?

dscivicdx

yeah i soaked it with pb blaster and wd-40 with no luck either time.

bluEG6

cut out the cat and weld a test pipe....... its raspy though.

Jay

ive used a angle die grinder to cut the bolts off in the past works good and a bit faster and safer then tourching it unless you have a cutting tourch.

-Jay

95gainfla

+1 for die grinder.

SPOONCIVIC

i got a test pipe to a thermal cat back on my crx b16 and it sounds good,at a stand still you cant even hear that the cars on.

Old Renegade

+1 but my setup is on a hatch.