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exhaust pipe removal???

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by wonderdawg, Dec 22, 2009.

  1. wonderdawg

    wonderdawg Member

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    I want to remove my exhaust pipes from my XJ900 as they are very rusty and I would like to clean them up and repaint them.

    1.So the big question is what should I know before I do this?
    2.Are there shimms where the pipe connects to the engine block?
    3.What tricks should I use to ease them out?
    4.How do I keep from braking off a mounting stud?
    5.Any suggestions at all?

    As always anything you all can give me would be greatly appreiciated.

    Regards,

    W. D. :p
     
    wonderdawg, Dec 22, 2009
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    1FASTHOE Member

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    lots of people swear by bp blaster... i just use good old wd40
     
    1FASTHOE, Dec 22, 2009
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  3. wonderdawg

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    Ok good to know. My stud bolts are really ugly looking and I too do not want to brake one or more off. So I will make to use that long before I start removing them.

    Also will I need new gaskets of some sort?

    Regards,

    W. D.
     
    wonderdawg, Dec 22, 2009
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    Ass.Fault Active Member

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    my 750 had gaskets where the header meets the head. I will make the assumption that the 900 does as well. check with our resident parts guy, Chacal. Or check his parts list in the sale forum
     
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  6. skillet

    skillet Active Member

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    I always thought PB Blaster was the best but lots of folks on here swear by Kroil...

    skillet
     
    skillet, Dec 22, 2009
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    yea kroil works but you have to let it sit for a while, thats the only drawback.
     
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    Kroil does amazing things. It easily beats every other penetrant I've ever used. Only downside for me is I can't get it locally.
     
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