318is downpipe removal.. oops.

[dark_sounds]

am removing the nuts from the downpipe from the manifold. and got 3 off,, but the 4th, the top bit is also moving with the nut? ie the screw and nut are moving together.... how can i stop this? its in a very awkward position... please help someone i really need to get my exhaust off so i can put it on the new one,,, preferably before Ace.

[Cava]

Sorry mate, do you mean the first joint after the manifold (where it splits in to two).

[dark_sounds]

errr, theres 4 nuts and bolts holding the exaust to the manifold via a flange kinda thing?? and it combines to one pipe. as u follow it down...

[Cava]

Ok, I think we are talking about the right part

Are you swapping the exhaust from your old car?

If so, (and your not bothered about keeping the old part), if you can get decent enough access, you could cut or grind the head off the bolt otherwise, can you get anything (or anyone!) to grip the nut?

Had big problems with these last week when removing the engine from the scrap car, fortunately, the section of the exhaust after the joint was knackered, so we were able to cut it after the joint and sort it out off the car.

[dark_sounds]

ah, yeah i tihnk angle grinder it off it is then lol cheers