[JeremyD]

Originally posted by Decolliber
Just started removing old cat for premuffler, and have 2 questions:
1. The heat shield is attached by brackets at both ends. Should I reinstall the shield with the Dansk premuffler?
2. M8 bolts are just blobs of rust. Whats the best way to get them out? I dremeled off one nut and tried to hammer the bolt out the other side and it would not budge. Then I cut off the stub of the bolt and tried hammering with a drift - still not move. Will I have to drill the bolt out? What kind of drill bits would I need for this?
One more thing. I bought a new O2 sensor from out host and it does not have the rubber plug on the wire sheath. Isn't it supposed to have the plug? I know I can cut off the old plug and wedge it opn, but it won't be as secure and the old plug is not in great condition. Last time I bought an O2 sensor it _did_ have the rubber plug.

1. No heat shield for the premuffler - take it off.
2. I cut the nut in half with a dremel on each one (yes cut every nut!) then used a wrench to get it off. After you get all the nuts off wiggle the whole exhaust to break the seals. That's the only way I was able to budge the last nut...
3. Yes, O2 sensor should have the rubber bung - call Pelican customer service.

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