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Old 08-13-2002, 12:37 PM   #1
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cat-back install

i have a 99 accord 4-door and i can't find anyone to install the exhaust w/ my work/school schedule.

to all of you who have done your own: how hard is it to do? what do i need to do it? can i do it without a lift?
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Old 08-13-2002, 12:46 PM   #2
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its not hard, the hardest part is getting the bolts on your cat free, but since you have a 99.. i'd just spray some liquid wrench on it about 2 hours before you go to install it. it will bolt right in. not very hard at all.
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Old 08-13-2002, 12:51 PM   #3
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ok, that's what i thought. do i need a lift to do it, or will jack stands give me enough room to work?
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Old 08-13-2002, 02:39 PM   #4
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I did cat back on my civic with just jack stands - a bit of a tight squeeze, but it's a quick & easy job. Take 4thGen's suggestion about the bolts - I went through a couple of drill bits on mine.
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Old 08-13-2002, 11:53 PM   #5
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if the scres are burnt jus put some water on them. it works better than wd 40 and all those aditives. if it does not work with water it's a lost cause: you need to cut them
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Old 08-13-2002, 11:56 PM   #6
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well, depends on how much room you think is enough. but you should be fine. i never knew about the water thing, u sure it works better than soaking the bolts?
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Old 08-14-2002, 01:16 AM   #7
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i never knew about the water thing, u sure it works better than soaking the bolts?

i did not believe it either, until i tried it.
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Old 08-21-2002, 06:13 PM   #8
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thanks for the help guys. i got a thermal R&D classic cat-back today... install tomorrow. i'll let you know how it goes.
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Old 08-23-2002, 08:58 AM   #9
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well, it's in and it looks great - all polished SS. took me about 30-45 min w/ the use of an acetylene torch to heat the nuts.

anyone know where i can get a lifetime supply of earplugs?
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