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Originally Posted by 2016 370z Good luck to you, sir! I was also stopped by those effing demon bolts last night. Got to the last one and the bolt was

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Old 09-17-2016, 02:23 PM   #8386 (permalink)
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Good luck to you, sir!

I was also stopped by those effing demon bolts last night. Got to the last one and the bolt was completely stripped. Had to put on the other stock cat that we took off and sadly put the car back together...

These things are on so tight we even bent one of our breaker bars. Considering getting one of these to help with the stripped demon bolt https://amzn.com/B000QW6K8I but at this point, I'm about ready to bring it to a shop that is willing to help.
The bolt extractors you linked are what we had to use. Combined with a big 1/2" drive breaker bar you will get it out, even if the stud breaks (that's what happened to me). Make sure you take the intakes out so you don't have to use swivels!

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Good luck to you, sir!

I was also stopped by those effing demon bolts last night. Got to the last one and the bolt was completely stripped. Had to put on the other stock cat that we took off and sadly put the car back together...

These things are on so tight we even bent one of our breaker bars. Considering getting one of these to help with the stripped demon bolt https://amzn.com/B000QW6K8I but at this point, I'm about ready to bring it to a shop that is willing to help.
The sad thing is, I had mine at a shop... A performance shop at that... With a damn 1.8L Civic sitting in the corner pushing 600+ hp!

Anyway, he tried everything possible, and that bolt didn't budge. So in a few weeks I'll be taking it back so he can actually remove the exhaust manifolds and cut those stupid bolts off. A lot of freakin' work just to remove a couple of cats.
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The sad thing is, I had mine at a shop... A performance shop at that... With a damn 1.8L Civic sitting in the corner pushing 600+ hp!

Anyway, he tried everything possible, and that bolt didn't budge. So in a few weeks I'll be taking it back so he can actually remove the exhaust manifolds and cut those stupid bolts off. A lot of freakin' work just to remove a couple of cats.
Did he use extractors? You should be able to get plenty enough torque to break the stud using an extractor.

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The bolt extractors you linked are what we had to use. Combined with a big 1/2" drive breaker bar you will get it out, even if the stud breaks (that's what happened to me). Make sure you take the intakes out so you don't have to use swivels!

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Even with the intakes out, it was a bit snug on the driver side and that's where it stripped. I might consider this bolt extractor and give it another go since it actually works.
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Not that I know of. Just a couple of impact sockets, one the correct size, then one slightly smaller, hammered onto the bolt head after it started to round off. And no U-joint adapters either.
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Not that I know of. Just a couple of impact sockets, one the correct size, then one slightly smaller, hammered onto the bolt head after it started to round off. And no U-joint adapters either.
Yep, we tried all of that. Big breaker + extractor should snap that stud for you. Lots less labor than trying to pull a manifold without removing the cat...

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I was just sorting my TT install pics so I have these on hand....

Here is the impact socket deformed after failing to break the drivers side demon bolt loose...




And here is the thing looking back at me in triumph...



F#cker...



Broken stud...



Size matters...



Rounded nut out of the extractor.



Another shot of the broken stud...
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Well good... Since you're in St Pete and I'm right here in Lakeland, I'll come over to your place and you can snap them b**ches off for me. LOL
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Well good... Since you're in St Pete and I'm right here in Lakeland, I'll come over to your place and you can snap them b**ches off for me. LOL
My GF is out of town so all I'm doing today is watching football... =)

Stop by Harbor Freight and pick up two long 1/2" extensions and a set of bolt extractors along the way (I was at my brother-in-laws place when I had to do it). I do have the breaker bar though =)
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I was just sorting my TT install pics so I have these on hand....



Here is the impact socket deformed after failing to break the drivers side demon bolt loose...









And here is the thing looking back at me in triumph...







F#cker...







Broken stud...







Size matters...







Rounded nut out of the extractor.







Another shot of the broken stud...



Know how you feel, strangely enough though i was able to get both driver side and passenger side bolts out without breaking anything. That was with about as many extensions and an 18 inch breaker bar and just pressing on it with my entire body weight lol


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sounds like some folks were between a rock and a hard place... lol GJ getting that thing off.

for me, just enjoyed motoring my Z today at 65-70F-ish sunny weather. had a great time. 2 more drives before hibernation. qd'ed afterwards. also checked out my buddy's new Q50 RS400. very nice. funny he's about my age and has these adult cars while im still fiddling around with kids toys. not dat i would change a thing.
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Took the Z out this morning for a back road run. It loved the 58* air. Was a great drive. Made me question if I'm sure about selling it.
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Hey guys with the 13+ models. What did you guys do with the stock geniune ray's engineering wheels after you guys got new afternarket wheels for your Z?

Did you guys sell them, keep them for spares or value?

Im thinking of getting some aftermarket wheels but would need to sell the stock rays wheels to fund the aftermarket set.

Do they fetch much?
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Hey guys with the 13+ models. What did you guys do with the stock geniune ray's engineering wheels after you guys got new afternarket wheels for your Z?

Did you guys sell them, keep them for spares or value?

Im thinking of getting some aftermarket wheels but would need to sell the stock rays wheels to fund the aftermarket set.

Do they fetch much?
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You guys are in the states also, so probably have alot more of them floating around. I wonder what they are worth here in Aus.
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