hi folks,
having a stress about removing the downpipe / CAT on my 300tdi 90.
i have a replacement downpipe to fit so i can ditch the stupid catalytic converter and free up a few more snorters from the engine.
BUT
i came to undoe the 3 bolts that hold it onto the bottom of the turbo and could not for the life of me get them undone. 9/16" socket wont fit and a 15mm socket spins.
and there isnt enough room to get Mr Angry (the grinder) in there to "sort" the bolts either. Plus i would then be left with the threaded bits stuck in the turbo side of the flange to drill out.
does anyone have any ideas or tips on getting these bolts undone. As per usual with exhaust related nuts and bolts - 10 years of use/abuse and exposure to alot of heat from the turbo 6" away has rendered them quite interesting. not sure wd40 will do the trick.