themodifiedkid Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Jacked up my car earlier in the hope of changing the first cat to a de cat. WTF when i got under and had a look the 3 bolts are near impossible to get to unless you have the right tools. I know ideally it should be up on a ramp but at the mo its out of the question and it doesn't really bother me working under the car. Anyway whats the best tools to get to these and is there any parts under the car i can unbolt and move temporary to make easier access to the first cats bolts. Tools wise Im thinking v long extension bar as I tried with a 10" and wasn't quick long enough so maybe 12"-15". If anyone has done this could they please give me some pointers/tips to how the best way they done it. Cheers people, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I found the easiest way to do this was to hand the car over to Chris Wilson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodifiedkid Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 I found the easiest way to do this was to hand the car over to Chris Wilson. That maybe but i enjoy doing things myself, always a learning curve. Does anyone out there have a more productive comment lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I think it's another one of those jobs where you eventually work out the best combination of wrenches and extension bars after much tears and sweating. I found replacing the thermostat was like that - it took me about an hour to figure out how to combine my tools to get the bolts off, then 5 mins to do the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodifiedkid Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 I think it's another one of those jobs where you eventually work out the best combination of wrenches and extension bars after much tears and sweating. I found replacing the thermostat was like that - it took me about an hour to figure out how to combine my tools to get the bolts off, then 5 mins to do the job! Yeah i know what you mean mate, I was thinking by posting up for advice would help cut down the above mentioned tears and sweating lol.....:sly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Much plus gas and a decent socket set. Dont attempt to shock them off, use gentle leverage. Done several on the drive, not used ramps yet And good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodifiedkid Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Much plus gas and a decent socket set. Dont attempt to shock them off, use gentle leverage. Done several on the drive, not used ramps yet And good luck Excellent cheers mate, im assuming plus gas is like wd40(a penetrating oil/fluid) Also what did you end up using, was it a long extension bar, and did you move anything out the way for easier access, also sorry for all the questions but did you find removing the cat metal protective housing make it any easier to get the tools in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Plus gas is a penetrating oil, WD-40 is just a water dispersant Not really anything to move. Some you can access just with a straight extension, some need a U/J in too. Best thing is to get a decent socket set together - most jobs on the Supra are made many times easier with decent tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodifiedkid Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Nice one thanks mate, i appreciate the feedback. Weather permitting I will be doing this at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrikbrunt Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 when swapping mine I used a couple of extension bars and a universal joint: one of the nuts is particularly hard to get to without one of these. was pretty tough to undo even with it on a ramp... how high have you got it off the ground? d'oh just seen robs post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Mine turned out one of the studs in the turbo when I was doing it which was a pain in the a$$. I also broke one of my universal joint things in my socket set...... doh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Mine turned out one of the studs in the turbo when I was doing it which was a pain in the a$$. I also broke one of my universal joint things in my socket set...... doh!! Not enough Plusgas At least it didnt shear, cos that IS a pain in the ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 At least it didnt shear, cos that IS a pain in the ass It did on the way back in Luckily I'd lubed it up so it came out okay.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 when swapping mine I used a couple of extension bars and a universal joint: one of the nuts is particularly hard to get to without one of these. Yes,that's all you need - long extension bars and the universal joint. Two of them are easy enough to get at and one is a little awkward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) I find a couple of wobble extension bars are much better than universal joints. They don't break, and are easier to guide into position because they don't flop over completely. Here you go: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/pro171 EDIT: In fact these are the ones I was meaning: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/pro-55-5-pce-1-2in-drive-ext-wobble-b Edited May 14, 2009 by SimonB Link added (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 If you have issues with floppy/worn universal joints then a little masking tape can help sort the limpness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodifiedkid Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hi guys just logged back on and seen all the advice, cheers everyone, i will use loads of plus gas and think I will end up buying those wobble extention bars from machine mart as its more or less on my doorstep so nice and easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 When you shear a stud off you'll know why I won't give a fixed price for CAT pipe fitment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 you want a wire spark plug brush. Rub of all the corroded shite from the end of the cat stud, then some plus gas and it should come off easy as pie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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