Totally agree with your approach of working from the fixed cross pipe back. That's what I did with the System One Cross pipe. Everything from Cross Pipe back can then be adjusted as needed.
Sorry, I didn't get a picture. The stud you see is the one that snapped and most of the damage was done in the removal process. This is a Texas car and there is no corrosion anywhere else on the car or the exhaust system. However, when I used an impact driver to remove the nuts from the flange the rust on the studs showered down like rain. I know this area deals with high levels of heat but also believe cheap materials play a part. Honestly, I've seen bigger studs and bolts on a lawnmower.Excellent write up. Question, do you happen to have a picture of the cat to cross pipe studs before you unbolted/removed them? Looks like they were rather rusted. TIA
It did appear to be rather light weight. Guess I'll just be sure to have the replacement bolts and nuts on hand when we start into it. At least I have use of my buddies auto repair business shop with a lift etc.Sorry, I didn't get a picture. The stud you see is the one that snapped and most of the damage was done in the removal process..... ......Honestly, I've seen bigger studs and bolts on a lawnmower.
My experience was almost identical. I had one bolt come off and one round. I used a stripped bolt socket like this to remove the bolt.One of the nuts did come off OK, but the other nut rounded (strange because I am using top notch sockets). I will follow your advice and replace the studs with bolts. Thx!
What size nuts and bolts were used here for the crosspipe/midpipe connection?