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Old 11-29-15 | 01:39 PM
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Have a 95 LS400 that I think has a bad catalytic converter, front passenger side. Also have another 95 I wrecked that I kept for parts. Problem is on the wrecked car the bolts are really corroded and I might not be able to remove them. If I go aftermarket for the CC, which is the best one for the money? Thanks for any help.
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If you use Kroil on them and some heat they should loosen up. They can be cut off as well. Check out Rock auto for the CC.
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Have Kroil but used some other stuff first because I couldn't find the Kroil, have now found it, haven't tried heat yet. Can cut 4 of 5 bolts off, the 5th looks like It is impossible to get to to cut off. Which brand from Rock Auto?

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on my 94, I used the cheapest ebay had to offer, passed inspection and never had a problem with them... so? sold it to a local man, later he gave it to his mom and I guess she is still driving it.....
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As long as the tools stay on it, just use a very long 1/2 drive ratchet or breaker bar and break the bolt. I'd use a cutting torch if it can be reached, just don't let the flame hit on the floor.
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Thanks men, I used a flow tester to check the CC's and they check out OK. Now think the problem is electrical. Changed out one of the coil packs and it worked great for a day and then started misfiring again. Am getting misfires from both coil pack banks, 3 on one side and 1 on the other. Changed the coil pack on the side with 3 cylinders misfiring. Might be the ECU. Plugs and wires changed 20K ago.
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Flow tester. Do you have pictures of it or where to find one?
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Originally Posted by LORAN
Have Kroil but used some other stuff first because I couldn't find the Kroil, have now found it, haven't tried heat yet. Can cut 4 of 5 bolts off, the 5th looks like It is impossible to get to to cut off. Which brand from Rock Auto?
Walker;Purchased several months ago from rockauto and final cost was less than $100.00(after $50.00 rebate).No problems so far and annoying CEL went away.1997 LS400.
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