How to Remove the Exhaust Flange Bolts Easily?
The changing temperatures, from hot to cold of the exhaust system together with changing moisture conditions can speed up the rusting of the flange bolts. If the rust progresses, it could reach to the threads and these could go useless. It is essential to release and replace the flange bolts. You would need to apply heat to remove the rust from the threads. If the threads are unusable, you have to cut the bolts from the flange. 1. Check if the area on the flange bolts has no fuel lines as well as combustibles. Clear all combustibles underneath the vicinity for safety. 2. Protect your hands and eyes using goggles and gloves. 3. Have a fire extinguisher close to you in case on any case that a fire could start. 4. Ignite your torch carefully. Make sure that the bright blue flame is one half or an inch long. 5. The tip of the torch should be 6-8 inches away from the flange bolt until it has a dull orange color. Turn off your torch. Heat the bolt slowly so do not use an air trigger. 6. Let
