jschunke Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 all of the bolts rotted on my 05 SRX catalytic converters, the flanges are solid. Is there a fix for this? i'm currently holding things together with C-Clamps for about three years. Are the bolts pressed in, and simply hammered out? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschunke Posted February 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 the mechanic removed the rotten catalytic converter bolts by heating and pressing them out. no hammering or drilling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 Many times the stud is welded from the back side. Once you cut the weld they come out. I typically cut them off, grind them flat, drill them out, and use nuts and bolts, then at least they are easier to replace and remove later Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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