Exhaust removal 1981 Pro-Link
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 2:08 pm
Hello,
I just bought a pipe-master 6 into 6 exhaust system for my 1981 Pro-Link. But, I am having difficulty getting the stock exhaust system removed.
I have the service manual, but the only reference I found was in 5-3 where it says 'remove the exhaust system' with no further details provided.
Anyway, I removed the 12 nuts holding the header pipes to the cylinder head and the caps slid down as would be expected. Next I remove the bolt joining the cross over pipe underneath the engine, the bolt holding the muffler to the rear pegs and the bolt by the front lower down tube.
Those were the only nuts and bolts I could see; are there any that I missed?
I can wiggle the mufflers but nothing comes free; including the header pipes that go to the cylinder head.
What I am I missing and do I need to gently tap anything with a rubber mallet someplace?
Thanks
I just bought a pipe-master 6 into 6 exhaust system for my 1981 Pro-Link. But, I am having difficulty getting the stock exhaust system removed.
I have the service manual, but the only reference I found was in 5-3 where it says 'remove the exhaust system' with no further details provided.
Anyway, I removed the 12 nuts holding the header pipes to the cylinder head and the caps slid down as would be expected. Next I remove the bolt joining the cross over pipe underneath the engine, the bolt holding the muffler to the rear pegs and the bolt by the front lower down tube.
Those were the only nuts and bolts I could see; are there any that I missed?
I can wiggle the mufflers but nothing comes free; including the header pipes that go to the cylinder head.
What I am I missing and do I need to gently tap anything with a rubber mallet someplace?
Thanks