Exhaust pipe replacement

[Matt Colie]

Les Burt[1

> Another idea would be an exhaust pipe chisel. Some are made for use with a pneumatic zip gun, while others are hand held and used with a large
> mallet.
>
> They usually provide a fairly quick solution to pipe removal if you don't mind some noise and/or a bit of physical effort.
>
> Google exhaust chisel for some images.
>
> Most images will show use on an exterior pipe, but I've found they will also work on inside sleeves with some minor re-contouring.
>
>
> Les Burt
> Montreal

Les,

My exhaust chisel is broken. I do have a panel ripper that I might try, but a small stone on a die grinder will do it with some time and care.

Matt

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Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Still Loving OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit

 

[les burt]

Another trick I've tried with occasional success is to cut the inner pipe about 3/4" from the outerso that you can crush one side of the inner pipe with waterpump pliers. With strategic application of the pliers, you should be able to crush the inner pipe until it is loose enough to slide it out. Amount of crush depends on how creased the joint was from the clamp. If this doesn't work, switch to visegrips and with a twisting motion (like the old key for opening canned spam), try to further reduce the inner pipe dia till it comes out. Success often depends on how thin the pipe is. A fairly new pipe won't be easy.

Les Burt
Montreal
'75 Eleganza 26'

>
> Les Burt[1

>> Another idea would be an exhaust pipe chisel. Some are made for use with a pneumatic zip gun, while others are hand held and used with a large
>> mallet.
>>
>> They usually provide a fairly quick solution to pipe removal if you don't mind some noise and/or a bit of physical effort.
>>
>> Google exhaust chisel for some images.
>>
>> Most images will show use on an exterior pipe, but I've found they will also work on inside sleeves with some minor re-contouring.
>>
>>
>> Les Burt
>> Montreal
>
> Les,
>
> My exhaust chisel is broken. I do have a panel ripper that I might try, but a small stone on a die grinder will do it with some time and care.
>
> Matt
>
> --
> Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
> Still Loving OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>
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