Zorst

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:14 pm

You forgot the swearing. I find it helps with seized zorst bolts. Doesn't help get them off it just helps...

The other option was a FO big breaker bar. If it won't undo then do it up and shear it off....

Post by **simon** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:23 pm

You should get away without any stuck bolts cos it's less than 6 months old. Just make sure you replace them with stainless bits

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:29 pm

Good one Simon!

robin · Post by **robin** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:36 pm

Badly rusted exhaust bolts usually turn into something approximately the shape and size of a fruit pastille when the 3 foot bar and impact socket strip off all the rusted metal

The most efficient solution in my experience is to split the cat from the downpipe at one end (oddly, the downpipe-to-cat bolts don't seem to suffer nearly as badly as those further downstream), cut the old exhaust off as close to the cat flange as you can with an angle grinder fitted with a cutting disk, proper gloves and goggles. Then remove the old exhaust and hurl towards the scrap pile. Now the cat is out you can carefully cut the heads off what is left off the old studs on the bench where you won't damage the cat pipe (or on the floor if you cannot be bothered to remove the #2 02 sensor or cabling).

Cheers,
Robin

David Bryce · Post by **David Bryce** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 11:25 pm

well this could be interesting, I am collecting said exhaust tomorrow

so next question, assuming it will actually fit, is there anyone who would be willing and able to give me a hand fitting it? please please please

Post by **campbell** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 11:33 pm

Shh but...it's nearly Spring Time...that means Spanners n Sponges maybe round the corner?!

Post by **simon** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:11 am

RICHARDHUMBLE wrote:
Good one Simon!

Seriously! I did my exhaust when it was about 9 months old and had no problems with rusted bolts at all.

David Bryce · Post by **David Bryce** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:31 pm

Collected the exhaust earlier and I'm happy to say that after checking the reference number with Lotus, that it is what was thought, stage 2 for a yota

it looks to be in great condition apart from maybe needing a couple of small welds on the brackets that hold the two exit pipes.

so should I now sit back and wait for the offers of help to come flooding in?

jj · Post by jj » Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:12 pm

David Bryce wrote:Collected the exhaust earlier and I'm happy to say that after checking the reference number with Lotus, that it is what was thought, stage 2 for a yota

it looks to be in great condition apart from maybe needing a couple of small welds on the brackets that hold the two exit pipes.

so should I now sit back and wait for the offers of help to come flooding in?

The welds are a known area for failing, so keep an eye on it when you get it on the car - once they go, makes them rattle a bit. Have a go at fitting it, its easy peasy.