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996 TT exhaust removal - crusty nuts

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YOUR RESEARCH996 TT exhaust removal - crusty nuts

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Use so i'd be looking

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I spoke to a chap on Instagram and he swore by using a nut splitter, not a tool I've ever used so I'd be looking for brand and size recommendations.

996 TT exhaust removal - crusty nuts
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Use nut splitter, not a tool i've ever

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I spoke to a chap on Instagram and he swore by using a nut splitter, not a tool I've ever used so I'd be looking for brand and size recommendations.

996 TT exhaust removal - crusty nuts
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Leading evidence: 'Use so i'd be looking' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Use nut splitter, not a tool i've ever' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Use which worked really well was

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I did this job on mine quite a few years ago now, the method I used which worked really well was to grind down one side of the nut until it was almost down to the stud then split it using a sharp chisel.

996 TT exhaust removal - crusty nuts

Use nut splitter, not a tool i've ever

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Suggestion · Original poster

I spoke to a chap on Instagram and he swore by using a nut splitter, not a tool I've ever used so I'd be looking for brand and size recommendations.

996 TT exhaust removal - crusty nuts

Use sharp chisel

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Suggestion

I did this job on mine quite a few years ago now, the method I used which worked really well was to grind down one side of the nut until it was almost down to the stud then split it using a sharp chisel.

996 TT exhaust removal - crusty nuts

Use those nut removal sockets

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My mobile specialist was using those nut removal sockets.

996 TT exhaust removal - crusty nuts
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Use nut splitter, not a tool i've ever

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Suggestion · Original poster

I spoke to a chap on Instagram and he swore by using a nut splitter, not a tool I've ever used so I'd be looking for brand and size recommendations.

996 TT exhaust removal - crusty nuts

Use sharp chisel

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Suggestion

I did this job on mine quite a few years ago now, the method I used which worked really well was to grind down one side of the nut until it was almost down to the stud then split it using a sharp chisel.

996 TT exhaust removal - crusty nuts

Use so i'd be looking

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I spoke to a chap on Instagram and he swore by using a nut splitter, not a tool I've ever used so I'd be looking for brand and size recommendations.

996 TT exhaust removal - crusty nuts

Use those nut removal sockets

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes
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Unsuccessful attempts
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Discussions
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Discussions that contain suggestions
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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Suggestion

My mobile specialist was using those nut removal sockets.

996 TT exhaust removal - crusty nuts

Use which worked really well was

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I did this job on mine quite a few years ago now, the method I used which worked really well was to grind down one side of the nut until it was almost down to the stud then split it using a sharp chisel.

996 TT exhaust removal - crusty nuts
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Next step of my saga is to remove the exhaust so I can start to remove the turbos. The nuts on the exhaust are almost non existent so I can tell it's going to be a riot getting them out. Due to the cats it doesn't look like I can get a socket on them and I'm pretty convinced a spanner isn't going to cut it. So I'm looking for suggestions? I spoke to a chap on Instagram and he swore by using a nut splitter, not a tool I've ever used so I'd be looking for brand and size recommendations. Fire it all at me please. Thanks in advance

POST 2Original post

I had the same issue. The nuts were 13mm across some flats and 10mm across others. I went with a Draper induction heating tool. https://www.drapertools.com/product/80808/Induction-Heating-Tool-Kit-(1-75kW) Not cheap and it took a few attempts but finally the nuts glow red and undo easily after that. Someone later suggested to me the Irwin Nut removers https://www.toolstation.com/irwin-b...MIg7juw6i64wIVS7TtCh10Ww2gEAQYASABEgIzF_D_BwE I bought some but have yet to try them on anything as challenging as those turbo nuts. If you're anywhere near me, GU52, you're welcome to try the Irwins. Cheers,

POST 3Original post

I'm currently having my mufflers swapped out on my 996. They're original and everything is knackered. My mobile specialist was using those nut removal sockets. He said they were very good.

POST 4Original post

I did this job on mine quite a few years ago now, the method I used which worked really well was to grind down one side of the nut until it was almost down to the stud then split it using a sharp chisel. Not only did this get the nut off but it also removed all traces of the nut from the threads of the studs with out damaging then and I was able to reuse the studs. Mac

POST 5Original post

See pic in link below http://911uk.com/files/cimg0817_460.jpg http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?p=1221792&highlight=#1221792 Mac

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Some top tips in here chaps, thanks very much.

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