Broke the stock overpipe bolt :/ - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Sniper2606 · 05-08-2013, 10:06 PM

So while installing my front pipe today, one of the stock overpipe bolts broke because the nut did not wanna come out even tho it only had just a lil bit left to go not sure why it got stuck towards the end, so the bolt broke, i now have a leak, what can i do to fix this? should i just get a aftermarket overpipe? or would i need a tune for that

Thanks.

Chimpo · 05-08-2013, 10:27 PM

I haven't seen one up close, so I'm talking out of my rear, but perhaps you can press the broken stud out? Be sure to replace it with a bolt that can handle heat. On the other hand, since you'll have to remove the stock overpipe it would be the perfect time to put in an aftermarket one.
You wouldn't necessarily need a tune, but it would help you get the most out of a new OP/FP combo.

JimmyMac · 05-08-2013, 10:30 PM

Got any pics? I'm gonna switch out my front pipe tomorrow night. If I can get a visual, maybe I can give some advice. Can you drill out the broken bolt? (Without ruining the threads on the nut of course.) Or take it to a muffler shop and get it repaired...

Sniper2606 · 05-08-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chimpo

I haven't seen one up close, so I'm talking out of my rear, but perhaps you can press the broken stud out? Be sure to replace it with a bolt that can handle heat. On the other hand, since you'll have to remove the stock overpipe it would be the perfect time to put in an aftermarket one.
You wouldn't necessarily need a tune, but it would help you get the most out of a new OP/FP combo.

Well if i dont need a tune, might as well buy it

Sportsguy83 · 05-08-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniper2606

So while installing my front pipe today, one of the stock overpipe bolts broke because the nut did not wanna come out even tho it only had just a lil bit left to go not sure why it got stuck towards the end, so the bolt broke, i now have a leak, what can i do to fix this? should i just get a aftermarket overpipe? or would i need a tune for that

Thanks.

It got stuck most probably because it was cross threaded towards the end. Whomever assembled it doomed you from the start. There are tools to remove broken bolts.

Either that or use it as an excuse to get an aftermarket piece

Sniper2606 · 05-08-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

It got stuck most probably because it was cross threaded towards the end. Whomever assembled it doomed you from the start. There are tools to remove broken bolts.

Either that or use it as an excuse to get an aftermarket piece

Well fudge, i just spent $4k on the supercharger ugh fml, whats the cheapest overpipe i can get lol

mkivsoopra · 05-08-2013, 11:17 PM

Same thing happened to me. You'll have to drill it out or get creative, depending on how much of the stud is left. It'll probably be easier just to get an aftermarket overpipe.

Sportsguy83 · 05-08-2013, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniper2606

Well fudge, i just spent $4k on the supercharger ugh fml, whats the cheapest overpipe i can get lol

I believe FA20 club. Hey, after 4K on the charger, its a good thing to start with the exhaust

Good Luck!!

Sniper2606 · 05-08-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

I believe FA20 club. Hey, after 4K on the charger, its a good thing to start with the exhaust

Good Luck!!

True, just wasnt expecting on upgrading the over pipe yet, i was planning on buying that along with UEL headers, but im SOL right now, unless i wanna drive with a leak

Sniper2606 · 05-08-2013, 11:26 PM

And also i heard the install is a bitch on the overpipe

cnk · 05-08-2013, 11:26 PM

If there is enough stud left you can try using a stud remover. You can get replacement studs from Pep Boys, Advanced Auto Parts, Autozone, etc. Just spray the stud down with some PB Blaster and let it sit a while, then use the stud remover. They have different kinds, one is a cam type and another is one where you hammer it on the stud and use a wrench to take it out. The stud is threaded in so you can't just punch it out.

Xdragonxb0i · 05-08-2013, 11:42 PM

it is a bitch to remove / install the overpipe. Easiest way is just to lift the engine a few inches.

Want to buy my stock overpipe, give me an offer?

Sniper2606 · 05-08-2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Xdragonxb0i

it is a bitch to remove / install the overpipe. Easiest way is just to lift the engine a few inches.

Want to buy my stock overpipe, give me an offer?

Can it be done with out lifting the engine?

Ill go ahead an order aftermarket, might as well

Xdragonxb0i · 05-09-2013, 12:13 AM

i dont think you can? I couldnt twist it out even with the headers removed. it was just easier for me to lift it.

Maybe other members can chime in.

05-08-2013, 10:06 PM	#1
Sniper2606 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: OKC, OK Posts: 677 Thanks: 159 Thanked 221 Times in 138 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Broke the stock overpipe bolt :/ So while installing my front pipe today, one of the stock overpipe bolts broke because the nut did not wanna come out even tho it only had just a lil bit left to go not sure why it got stuck towards the end, so the bolt broke, i now have a leak, what can i do to fix this? should i just get a aftermarket overpipe? or would i need a tune for that Thanks.

05-08-2013, 11:42 PM	#12
Xdragonxb0i Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: ex500r Location: AR Posts: 859 Thanks: 13 Thanked 105 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	it is a bitch to remove / install the overpipe. Easiest way is just to lift the engine a few inches. Want to buy my stock overpipe, give me an offer? __________________

05-09-2013, 12:13 AM	#14
Xdragonxb0i Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: ex500r Location: AR Posts: 859 Thanks: 13 Thanked 105 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i dont think you can? I couldnt twist it out even with the headers removed. it was just easier for me to lift it. Maybe other members can chime in. __________________

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05-08-2013, 10:27 PM	#2
Chimpo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: '15 STi Ltd Location: Probably a location near you! Posts: 297 Thanks: 37 Thanked 149 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I haven't seen one up close, so I'm talking out of my rear, but perhaps you can press the broken stud out? Be sure to replace it with a bolt that can handle heat. On the other hand, since you'll have to remove the stock overpipe it would be the perfect time to put in an aftermarket one. You wouldn't necessarily need a tune, but it would help you get the most out of a new OP/FP combo.

05-08-2013, 10:30 PM	#3
JimmyMac Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2016 Miata Club Location: NC Posts: 785 Thanks: 183 Thanked 258 Times in 171 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got any pics? I'm gonna switch out my front pipe tomorrow night. If I can get a visual, maybe I can give some advice. Can you drill out the broken bolt? (Without ruining the threads on the nut of course.) Or take it to a muffler shop and get it repaired...

05-08-2013, 11:17 PM	#7
mkivsoopra Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: CA Posts: 805 Thanks: 939 Thanked 950 Times in 412 Posts Mentioned: 161 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Same thing happened to me. You'll have to drill it out or get creative, depending on how much of the stud is left. It'll probably be easier just to get an aftermarket overpipe.

05-08-2013, 11:26 PM	#10
Sniper2606 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: OKC, OK Posts: 677 Thanks: 159 Thanked 221 Times in 138 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	And also i heard the install is a bitch on the overpipe

05-08-2013, 11:26 PM	#11
cnk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 DGM BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 59 Thanked 547 Times in 339 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If there is enough stud left you can try using a stud remover. You can get replacement studs from Pep Boys, Advanced Auto Parts, Autozone, etc. Just spray the stud down with some PB Blaster and let it sit a while, then use the stud remover. They have different kinds, one is a cam type and another is one where you hammer it on the stud and use a wrench to take it out. The stud is threaded in so you can't just punch it out.

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