does anyone know off hand what tools to use for x pipe

[oxw01svt]

i have a exhaust leak where the collector flange meets the x pipe flange on the pass side of the car does anyone know what type of exstentions i need to use to get to the bolts? i dont have to many tools at my house so i would be buying what ever i needed. thanks guys.

 

[Orange Stang 04]

IIRC I just used a 3/8 ratchet and a 6 or so inch extension.

My advice: Buy a decent set of tools, dont just poke around buying specific things here and there. Craftsman usually has pretty good deals.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...ols&cName=Tool+Sets&sName=Mechanics+Tool+Sets

That is what I bought, and it has just about whatever you will need.

 

[sur_real1]

Left handed monkey wrench

 

[TcM-668]

Is'nt the passenger side the flat collector with the gasket ? If so, I used 3/8s ratchet, and about 12-18 inches of extensions and 1 U joint in the middle. wrap the u joint with tape, so it'll flex but not flop around.

I did the original writeup for the 00R FAQ dealing with the Bassani x-pipe install. Be sure to use a little bit of anti-sieze on the nuts/studs, and replace the nuts if they are rusted. I replaced all the nuts on mine with S/S or trialloy from the local hardware store. it was a couple bucks, and the studs were long enough on the R to double nut. fFom the FAQ, they should be 15 mm nuts, but may be 14 or 16. The Studs on the R are a bit bigger than the 4.6. The threads may be M10s.

Your mileage may vary. Good luck....

 

[oxw01svt]

thanks for the help guys. now i just gotta pout some money together for a tool set!