silencer replacement

[carlhowe]

I am trying to fit a different silencer to my GSA (2005). (having just fitted a new numberplate, it has started to melt already...no problems as long as I stay under 5000rpm, but where is the fun in that. The remus fitted points directly at the plate, remus pipes I have seen have a bend in the outlet and do not direct hot gases at the numberplate.

The problem is, of course, the clamp bolt is seized solid (loads of penetrating oil on it as I type). Odd thing is my 15mm socket is to big but my 14mm is too small ---so am using a 9/16 imperial socket (which I think is about 14.3mm). This is not a hex socket and so not ideal for a seized nut. Other than getting the angle grinder out, any suggestions?

 

[Black Rooster]

if you can get to the nut try a nut splitter

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silverlin...426?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ac9e5381a

 

[Slipperyeel]

Heat is most likely the answer. In that location you can get a blowtorch onto it (just make sure you watch where you're pointing it! - use some hardboard to protect areas you don't want to get hot, it'll gradually changes colour if it's getting too hot so you have an early warning).

If the socket fits, use it. Get a new clamp after you get this one off. Oh, the silencer may not just 'slip off' once the clamp is removed. Expect to some serious wiggling to move it (i've just done all this about 3wks ago!).

Good luck

 

[carlhowe]

I'll try heat (and if needed, a nutsplitter) next weekend....no gas left in blowtorch so need to get some first.

thanks for the pointers.

Carl