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Jun 19, 2012 | 07:43 PM

njfarmer

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Up pipes

I have a 99' f350 and i am currently attempting to replace the up pipes. I was able remove the intake and turbo to access the pipes and remove them but i have one problem. The flange bolts that connect the header and the up pipe rotted out and broke and i have rotten chunks of bolts stuck in the flange holes. What is the best way to remove them. Id like to heat them up but its so tight it would be very hard to do. Does anyone have any suggestions on how i could get these out? Also what kind of pipes should i use to replace the old ones?

Jun 19, 2012 | 07:48 PM

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where are you located in nj???

Jun 19, 2012 | 07:54 PM

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right off of 78 by the nj pa border

Jun 19, 2012 | 08:11 PM

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sweet im in Vernon
i would first try to soak them with pb blaster and punch them out
if that doesnt work drill them out

Jun 19, 2012 | 08:16 PM

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ohh trust me they have been soaking. i think its going to need a little more than pb blaster i know i can knock them out if i can heat it up but thats going to be hard to do while under the truck on my back. is there a better way to access them?

Jun 19, 2012 | 08:24 PM

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I would pull the wheels completely out of the truck
Its a pita but it should give u a lot more access

Jun 19, 2012 | 08:45 PM

Tim J

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You may want to pull the wheelwell liners and remove the exhaust manifolds. I'm with you.... torching on my back never goes well!

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Jun 20, 2012 | 12:18 PM

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Sounds like its time for a set of headders lol, I'd probably end up taking the manifolds off and working on a bench... Takes time, but well worth it in the end. You don't want to mess anything up trying to cut some time off you know?