BERK HFC's install not going so great.

racerxj17 · 05-11-2009, 11:20 PM

make sure to lube up the nut real nice. also, if its rounded ( it is a 14mm) get a 13mm, and beat it on the nut with a hammer, and that should give you another go around. i didnt have any trouble, except i used a 3/8" drive first, and snapped it in half! 1/2 inch did the job.

wstar · 05-11-2009, 11:45 PM

If you're having trouble at the rear of the Y-pipe, you're in for a real treat on the upper side of the cats. There's one bolt on each one facing the 'wrong' way that has to be broken from the top (engine bay) side with a long set of extensions. Use lots of penetrant (WD-40 or whatever your favorite is), let it soak in good.

As for the one you're having trouble with on the rear of the Y-pipe: Impact can help break a bolt loose too. If you don't have an impact wrench, get the socket or wrench on there solidly and then hit the wrench with a hammer. Or attach a cheater pipe (length of pipe, like a jack handle or something, that slips over wrench to give you more leverage).

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wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	If you're having trouble at the rear of the Y-pipe, you're in for a real treat on the upper side of the cats. There's one bolt on each one facing the 'wrong' way that has to be broken from the top (engine bay) side with a long set of extensions. Use lots of penetrant (WD-40 or whatever your favorite is), let it soak in good. As for the one you're having trouble with on the rear of the Y-pipe: Impact can help break a bolt loose too. If you don't have an impact wrench, get the socket or wrench on there solidly and then hit the wrench with a hammer. Or attach a cheater pipe (length of pipe, like a jack handle or something, that slips over wrench to give you more leverage). __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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05-11-2009, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
racerxj17 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 555 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 18	make sure to lube up the nut real nice. also, if its rounded ( it is a 14mm) get a 13mm, and beat it on the nut with a hammer, and that should give you another go around. i didnt have any trouble, except i used a 3/8" drive first, and snapped it in half! 1/2 inch did the job.