HELP blueflame downpipe

[owen lcr]

hi folks, just removed my whole system from my car, but the original downpipe wont come out... any ideas or tips on how to get the downpipe out

owen

 

[m0rk]

you've unbolted it?

but I think 'lots of wiggling' and it will - but it's very very tight

 

[owen lcr]

yes its un bolted but there is no way its coming out

 

[NeilC]

With difficulty. Lowering the front subframe on the bolts helps.

link to how i did it

 

[owen lcr]

i finally got it... all you need to do is bend or cut off the old hanger that hooks onto the rubber and it will come out with a few twists and turns