I really really really hate nuts@!!!#!@
 

So, yesterday was the third day(non consecutive) which I spent on trying to get one damn nut off my catalytic converter, so I can put my world sport 2 on it. Well, no matter what I did, i couldnt get it off. I even had my dad help me. We even used a tool for stripped nuts, which ended up stripping it more.

So, what am I to do now? I could either take it to a shop and see if they can get it off, but I don't know how much they would charge, and if it would be worth it.

Another idea that popped in my head was to get a brand new catalytic converter. Now, where would I get a decent one for not a whole lot of money? I would need one as a direct bolt in, with the bung hole for the o0 sensor. I have a 98 ex, if that matters at all.

Help..

RE: I really really really hate nuts@!!!#!@
 

try to get a magnaflow hi-flow cat from ebay. somebody recently got one from ebay for like $50

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Do they have the bung hole?

RE: I really really really hate nuts@!!!#!@
 

BAWHAHHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAAHA...

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I want to laught too. Whats funny?

RE: I really really really hate nuts@!!!#!@
 

[sm=icon_rofl.gif][sm=icon_rofl.gif][sm=icon_rofl.gif][sm=icon_rofl.gif][sm=icon_rofl.gif]

RE: I really really really hate nuts@!!!#!@
 

eheeeheeeheee...eheeeheeeheee.... BUNG HOLE!!!! I need teepee fot eh BUNG HOLE!!!!

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So, whats the hole for the o2 sensor called then?

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"hole for the o2 sensor"
OR
"o2 sensor hole"

RE: I really really really hate nuts@!!!#!@
 

Hmm, w/e. I heard some peopele call it bung, but w/e.

How about some helpful answers?

RE: I really really really hate nuts@!!!#!@
 

I've dealt with nuts that were so rusted on, it was as good as welded on.
The simplest and fastest solution isget a rotary tool, acutting wheel holder, and acouple heavy-duty cutting wheels. Cut the bolt and nut off. Get new ones to replace it.
It will cost you to buy a rotary tool and accesories but will save you time and energy, which you've already spent. I went through the same thing as you.

RE: I really really really hate nuts@!!!#!@
 

yeah dude it's called an "o2 Bung", no biggie...

Like mentioned above, the cutting wheel is your friend.

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yea just cut it off with a hacksaw in between the exhaust mani and the cat or whatever you are cutting it and go buy a new bolt. Itd be real cheap and save you alot of time, thats what i did and it worked just fine.

RE: I really really really hate nuts@!!!#!@
 

VA YA CON CORNHOLIO! would you like a spatula, spatula for your bungholea http://www-cs-students.stanford.edu/...cornholio2.gif

RE: I really really really hate nuts@!!!#!@
 

oh man hahahahahhahaha come on Tim, this guy really needs some help :D


bung hole.....:D

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Sorry, i got a little carried away:D

i agree, you will either need the use of torchs' and heal the sumbitch up, or you will have to cut it off. And even if you get a new cat converter, you still need to get the bolt out. so i would focous on that first

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Hacksaw is not always easy to get the right angle to cut the bolt (especially if the bolt is above the pipe at the 12 o'clock position) and it takes longer.

Even if you go with a new catalytic converter, you'll need to deal with bolts that hold the cat to the exhaust manifold down pipe. Same old situation.

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Bastards :)


Anyways, thats for the suggestions.

RE: I really really really hate nuts@!!!#!@
 

lil dremel will cut that sucker off in no time. just buy a new bolt and ur good to good.

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^^agreed

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Chuckle Chuckle...

I miss that show.


Hey speaking of Bung holes, Whats the best way to get that O2 sensor out of there? I want to polish down my Manifold guard a little, and possibly later take off my valve cover and do some creative painting, but I don't want to dammage the sensor, I hear it can screw stuff up if you bang it up or anything.

I read it was good to run the car for a min or two to let it get warm, and shrink a little, making it thread easier. I am guessing loosening the 2 nuts to the manifold cover would be the first step, then an open ended wrench to the grooves on the sensor?

RE: I really really really hate nuts@!!!#!@
 

mine came rihgt out, just grab the bitch with some vice grips and turn. Letting it run probably will help, but i've heard that you shouldnt spray it with anything because that will mess up the sensor

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yeah, you just gotta be careful as hell, you dont wanna ruin that baby :D

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u need to be careful with o2 sensors. droping it, spraying with any kinda lubricants and whatnot will damage it. if its stuck on there tight, best bet is to heat up the bung hole(har har) with a torch and then take a wrench to it. just be careful not to burn the wires.

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Sweet, I will give that b**** some TP and yank it outta there.

Thanks fellas.