WHOA - no more photos please, that was way too friggin'
under any posting conditions. What's wrong with your current
flex pipe, if you gave a tight budget, leave it be.

In article <iLGOa.6265$Ag6.291194@news20.bellglobal.com>, "JPoy"
<jpoy@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>Greetings!
>
>I was thinking of replacing the flex joint (1992 Mazda Protege) between the
>catalytic converter and the exhaust manifold. Is this a difficult job? My
>main concern loosening the three nuts (14 mm) on the exhaust manifold, there
>in good shape. The two 17 mm nuts holding the it to the catalytic converter
>are rusted. I don't have air gun, but I have a ratchet set and some
>penetrating oil.
>
>I not sure if I should try this job or take it to a muffler dealer. Is it
>hard to remove the nuts??
>
>Can anyone give me some advice or have info on how to do it??
>
>I am a student and I am trying to save some money by doing as much work on
>my car as I can.
>
>Thanks!

MH
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