If the lower holes aren't threaded then you will either have to use bolts
or tap it. I would use bolts. To get to all the nuts use an extension and
a deep socket, don't forget to put the new gasket in.
...Art
On Thu, 23 Mar 2000, Michael Jose wrote:
> I went to put in a new catalytic converter last weekend (mine was
> hollow...hmmmm)
> I thought it would be unbolt and bolt back on... but.
> I just couldnt' reach that inside nut!
> After trying to find a wrench, we decided to just take off the manifold,
> which we did. Got if off and the new one started in, but the lower
> flange on the new cat isn't threaded like the old one!!!
> So I had to go buy some hardware to put through and then put nuts on the
> end... but they werent' quite long enough.
> Does anyone have advice on how to reconnect all the exhaust goodies
> after doing this? Should I just use some long bolts and get the nuts
> started before putting on the manifold, and then just tighten everything
> up as much as possible?
> Is there a secret trick I dont' know but should?
> I am hopefully going to get this done this weekend and put on my newly
> rebuilt ZS (thanks to Lawrie's operation!--looks beautiful) then, maybe,
> oh, I dont' know, finally pass emissions and get the bloody thing
> registered and finally get to DRIVE MY MGB!!!!!!
> sorry, I'm getting a little excited.
> Any help is appreciated-- I would like to get this done this weekend,
> because I have a blind date next week (hafta bring the B!)
> thanks,
> Mike Jose
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