Test pipe install issue.

Mikeaagesen · 05-19-2018, 11:03 PM

I installed the passenger side test pipe today with zero issues. I went to do the driver side "demon bolt" and snapped my 14mm socket. I pretty much knew it would break. Anyway, I got an impact 14 but now it doesn't seem to fit between the bolt and the steering rod that goes by it. It was getting late so I'm going to finish it later but I'd like to know how other people got an impact socket down there. It was a deep socket 14. I'm thinking I'll have to buy the shallow one for this bolt. Anyone share how they got around that aspect of the cat removal?

jchammond · 05-20-2018, 12:26 AM

Before I knew what it was called (Demon Bolt), I had mine raised & had wheels removed.
I removed L/F inner fender liner/splash shield, also had a variety of sockets and boxed angle wrenches at the time.
I’ve heard others go from up top w/long extension & get it that way....just spray it down with PB Blaster or some other penetrating oil.

NISMO IX · 05-20-2018, 05:16 AM

I used a short impact single hex, 3" 3/8" extension, the rest 1/2", then a BF ratchet/breaker bar. Good luck!

Mikeaagesen · 05-20-2018, 12:17 PM

Ya, I bought 1/2 inch extensions yesterday. I read up on here first, so I knew to go through the top. At least my passenger side released on the first try. I'll cross my fingers for the driver side. Haha.

05-19-2018, 11:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mikeaagesen Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 54 Drives: 09 red 370z Rep Power: 8	Test pipe install issue. I installed the passenger side test pipe today with zero issues. I went to do the driver side "demon bolt" and snapped my 14mm socket. I pretty much knew it would break. Anyway, I got an impact 14 but now it doesn't seem to fit between the bolt and the steering rod that goes by it. It was getting late so I'm going to finish it later but I'd like to know how other people got an impact socket down there. It was a deep socket 14. I'm thinking I'll have to buy the shallow one for this bolt. Anyone share how they got around that aspect of the cat removal?

05-20-2018, 12:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Before I knew what it was called (Demon Bolt), I had mine raised & had wheels removed. I removed L/F inner fender liner/splash shield, also had a variety of sockets and boxed angle wrenches at the time. I’ve heard others go from up top w/long extension & get it that way....just spray it down with PB Blaster or some other penetrating oil. NISMO IX likes this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

05-20-2018, 05:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
NISMO IX Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southern Maine Age: 46 Posts: 742 Drives: 2014 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 583	I used a short impact single hex, 3" 3/8" extension, the rest 1/2", then a BF ratchet/breaker bar. Good luck! jchammond likes this. __________________ 2017 Ford Focus RS Nitrous Blue "KB43VER" 2014 370z Mag Blk 6M "KOKURYU" (Black Dragon) Last edited by NISMO IX; 05-20-2018 at 05:19 AM.

05-20-2018, 12:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mikeaagesen Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 54 Drives: 09 red 370z Rep Power: 8	Ya, I bought 1/2 inch extensions yesterday. I read up on here first, so I knew to go through the top. At least my passenger side released on the first try. I'll cross my fingers for the driver side. Haha. jchammond likes this.

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