How do I un-goof this?

Aquosman · 07-13-2014, 12:13 AM

Hey Guys, I was trying to take off my muffler tonight and one of the nuts ended up being rounded, how to I get it off?

NoLaKrewe · 07-13-2014, 12:20 AM

Use a hacksaw and cut groves in the head. Then take a chisel and break the head off. Or heat it up and hacksaw the head off completely.

Trips · 07-13-2014, 12:41 AM

I would soak it with PB Blaster or WD-40 and either go out and buy an extractor socket? Or Vise-Grip it off If you have enough room.

Or hacksaw it off like it has been suggested, But take care not to damage the stud threads if you plan on re-using it later on.

Aquosman · 07-13-2014, 12:51 AM

Thanks for the suggestions guys on undoing my goof, the extractor socket method seems best here since i'm just tinkering with the exhaust

grandpawmoses · 07-13-2014, 08:01 AM

Nut splitting tools are available

Amazon.com: nut splitter tool

SouthArk370Z · 07-13-2014, 08:09 AM

Lots of good tips above. I recommend buying a good 6-point wrench/socket set for next time - much less chance of rounding heads.

kenchan · 07-13-2014, 08:39 AM

+ get a 18v impact driver and sockets

Solomatrix · 07-13-2014, 08:46 AM

ctrl+z, ctrl+z, ctrl+z,

owait this is real life

P's_Z · 07-13-2014, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpawmoses

Nut splitting tools are available

Amazon.com: nut splitter tool

My first thought... This sounds painful

Then remembered its a tool

kenchan · 07-13-2014, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solomatrix

ctrl+z, ctrl+z, ctrl+z,

owait this is real life

lol!!

brancky3 · 07-13-2014, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpawmoses

Nut splitting tools are available

Amazon.com: nut splitter tool

Would something like this be an easier approach to the dreaded cat bolts? Seems like breaking the nut would be less work than removing it, especially if the hardware will be replaced anyway with test pipes

SwissCheese · 07-13-2014, 09:57 PM

I ran into this problem year ago when I was putting an exhaust on my Integra. Ended up taking a hack-saw to it, and sawed all the way through it.

aszyd · 07-13-2014, 11:46 PM

I tried both the nut splitter and an extractor on the demon 19mm front end-link nut. Neither worked. I had to cut the end-link off with a Dremel and order a new link and nut. For my cats, the nuts either twisted off correctly or snapped the bolts. This was with an impact socket and 4" cheater bar. After fighting with those things, I was thrilled when they snapped.

My vote is Dremel and replace, if you can.

kenchan · 07-14-2014, 11:01 AM

yep, ive snapped off a nut using an impact long time ago on a rusted out exhaust.

haha
but i was expecting it.

considering our cars are newer (or i dont drive my Z in the salt) i dont mind using impacts on the exhaust when needed to do the work.

07-13-2014, 12:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
NoLaKrewe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NoLa Posts: 469 Drives: 2011 FJ//2015 370z Rep Power: 13	Use a hacksaw and cut groves in the head. Then take a chisel and break the head off. Or heat it up and hacksaw the head off completely. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ Starting a NoLa Z club https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheBigeZClub/ The struggle will be real!

07-13-2014, 12:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I would soak it with PB Blaster or WD-40 and either go out and buy an extractor socket? Or Vise-Grip it off If you have enough room. Or hacksaw it off like it has been suggested, But take care not to damage the stud threads if you plan on re-using it later on. SouthArk370Z and Darketch like this. __________________

07-13-2014, 12:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Aquosman Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 15 Drives: 14 370z sport pkg Rep Power: 12	Thanks for the suggestions guys on undoing my goof, the extractor socket method seems best here since i'm just tinkering with the exhaust __________________ 2013 Nissan Frontier Dark Grey M6 \| 2014 370z Black M6

07-13-2014, 08:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
grandpawmoses A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northport, Alabama Age: 80 Posts: 1,398 Drives: a hard bargain Rep Power: 26	Nut splitting tools are available Amazon.com: nut splitter tool SouthArk370Z and quickboat like this.

07-13-2014, 08:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Lots of good tips above. I recommend buying a good 6-point wrench/socket set for next time - much less chance of rounding heads. cdoxp800 and Aquosman like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

07-13-2014, 08:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	+ get a 18v impact driver and sockets Wolfenstein likes this.

07-13-2014, 08:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Solomatrix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: crispy bacon Posts: 3,236 Drives: sizzling bacon Rep Power: 858	ctrl+z, ctrl+z, ctrl+z, owait this is real life fuct, kenchan, stopher and 2 others like this.

07-13-2014, 09:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	I ran into this problem year ago when I was putting an exhaust on my Integra. Ended up taking a hack-saw to it, and sawed all the way through it. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

07-13-2014, 11:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 21	I tried both the nut splitter and an extractor on the demon 19mm front end-link nut. Neither worked. I had to cut the end-link off with a Dremel and order a new link and nut. For my cats, the nuts either twisted off correctly or snapped the bolts. This was with an impact socket and 4" cheater bar. After fighting with those things, I was thrilled when they snapped. My vote is Dremel and replace, if you can. kenchan likes this. __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

07-14-2014, 11:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yep, ive snapped off a nut using an impact long time ago on a rusted out exhaust. haha but i was expecting it. considering our cars are newer (or i dont drive my Z in the salt) i dont mind using impacts on the exhaust when needed to do the work.