Catalytic Converter Bolts

[lonesquid]

I’m replacing the exhaust on my 86 Accord LX from the cat back. I bought some new bolts for the cat thinking the easiest way to get the old exhaust off was to cut the bolts. Well after cutting the rusted out nuts off and removing the old exhaust the bolts on the backside of the cat won’t push through. Are these bolts fixed to the cat? If so, am I going to have to buy a new cat? Any suggestions on how to remove them. :mad:

[bobafett]

testpipe testpipe//

im not sure if they are welded onto the cat or not, but if you have any interest in modifying your car, you can find high flow cats or test pipes online for around 60

['89AccordLX(Rus)]

According to Honda's exploded parts views, the bolts are separate. Try using some PB blaster to loosen them up and then knock them out with a hammer. Place the flange on something solid so that you won't damage the cat itself. Hope this helps.

[88accordhb]

nope they are bolt on to the cat, both ends all six. at least mine was. wat is the problem with yours? you can't take the cat off?

[shepherd79]

it all depends on what catalityc converter you are using. on stock one they were pressed in, after years of rust, you won't beable to remove them for sure.

[lonesquid]

I ended up taking the cat off and sure enough those bolts are welded or studded on there. The honda parts diagram does indicate that those bolts are replaceable but that was not the case on my stock cat. Wish I would have known that before I started. Thanks for your help.

[88accordhb]

get a new cat on ebay.