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MS3DALE · 09-25-2011, 10:20 AM

OK,then you should be able to do it yourself then,as long as you can get everything loose and apart,you will probably need a swivel then since your leaving your manifolds in place.

B Mccue · 09-25-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MS3DALE

OK,then you should be able to do it yourself then,as long as you can get everything loose and apart,you will probably need a swivel then since your leaving your manifolds in place.

Ok, thanks I've got my shopping list. First thing I'm going to do is see if the sensors will break loose. If not I'll spray them and wait a while.

Thanks everyone, I'll let you know how it goes.

MS3DALE · 09-25-2011, 10:25 AM

Yes,try and break the sensors loose,like I said even after you break them loose you might have some issues getting them all the way out like I did,if so just spray them down,work them back in,then back out a little more,IE-"back-n-forth"
Even after we did this with mine I still had one where the threads were ruined,so I ended-up getting a new O2 sensor (and there was only 400 miles on mine at the time)

macc24 · 09-25-2011, 10:35 AM

Most PITA for me was removing the green zip ties through the O2 sensor clips. O2 sensors came right out with the O2 removal tool. We used an pneumatic wrench to get the bolts off - broke a couple but the SOLO's came with new ones.

Took about 2-3 hours...those zip ties........hope it all goes well.

MS3DALE · 09-25-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by macc24

Most PITA for me was removing the green zip ties through the O2 sensor clips. O2 sensors came right out with the O2 removal tool. We used an pneumatic wrench to get the bolts off - broke a couple but the SOLO's came with new ones.

Took about 2-3 hours...those zip ties........hope it all goes well.

Oh yeah,I remember those!

B Mccue · 09-25-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by macc24

Most PITA for me was removing the green zip ties through the O2 sensor clips. O2 sensors came right out with the O2 removal tool. We used an pneumatic wrench to get the bolts off - broke a couple but the SOLO's came with new ones.

Took about 2-3 hours...those zip ties........hope it all goes well.

whats up with the zip ties? and what bolts did you break?

I've got all the tools, car is on ramps cooling down. I bought mine used, so no hardware, If I break a bolt I'm stuck.

B Mccue · 09-25-2011, 12:06 PM

The bottom sensors on both sides broke loose without issue. Looks like the hard part is going to be unplugging the damn things. I'm missing the bolts that came with the solos' so I'm SOL today. Just noticed the studs are screwed into the stock cats, so i've got to contact the guy I got them from to see if he has them. Sucks hard.

MS3DALE · 09-25-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by B Mccue

The bottom sensors on both sides broke loose without issue.

Thats good news

MS3DALE · 09-25-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by B Mccue

I'm missing the bolts that came with the solos' so I'm SOL today. Just noticed the studs are screwed into the stock cats, so i've got to contact the guy I got them from to see if he has them. Sucks hard.

Thats bad news :(

B Mccue · 09-25-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MS3DALE

Thats bad news :(

Yeah, good and bad news. It's like getting a BB gun for Christmas with no BB's. I know the guy took them off when he got an ARD package, hopefully they are in his garage and not laying around the shop at ARD somewhere.

The Stig · 09-25-2011, 12:20 PM

The O2 sensor plugs have a green plastic tab that runs through a hole on the connector, basically locking the connector in place. They are VERY hard to get out. I ended up just breaking mine and doing it that way. The sensors still stay plugged in no problems.

When I did my high flow cat install I used an O2 socket. They came right out no problems.

B Mccue · 09-25-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

The O2 sensor plugs have a green plastic tab that runs through a hole on the connector, basically locking the connector in place. They are VERY hard to get out. I ended up just breaking mine and doing it that way. The sensors still stay plugged in no problems.

When I did my high flow cat install I used an O2 socket. They came right out no problems.

Yeah I borrowed a o2 socket set for free at autozone, other than the$25 deposit. Plugs are always a bitch, I'm sure removing them will take longer than the rest of the install.

The Stig · 09-25-2011, 07:44 PM

Yes there is a gasket between the cats and the manifolds. No, do not go for a drive. Driving with open headers can melt the wiring underneath the car.

B Mccue · 09-25-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

Yes there is a gasket between the cats and the manifolds. No, do not go for a drive. Driving with open headers can melt the wiring underneath the car.

Thanks, the passenger stock cat is still on, wouldn't dare drive with it open. t I found the gasket and it doesn't fit in the solo. Now I get to put the stock one back on. It's been a fun day.

09-25-2011, 10:20 AM	#15
MS3DALE Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3/6M Litho#190 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carmichaels,Pa. Posts: 2,274 View My Garage	OK,then you should be able to do it yourself then,as long as you can get everything loose and apart,you will probably need a swivel then since your leaving your manifolds in place. __________________ '11 IOM 2SS/RS LS3/6M HURST - Roto-Fab CAI-Kook's LTs-CORSA-Black Bear tuned Proud Litho owner #190 - Homecoming Litho #120 '15 SILVERADO Z71 1500 LTZ Crew Cab - 6.2 "Midnight Edition" -Airaid intake-CORSA

09-25-2011, 10:25 AM	#17
MS3DALE Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3/6M Litho#190 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carmichaels,Pa. Posts: 2,274 View My Garage	Yes,try and break the sensors loose,like I said even after you break them loose you might have some issues getting them all the way out like I did,if so just spray them down,work them back in,then back out a little more,IE-"back-n-forth" Even after we did this with mine I still had one where the threads were ruined,so I ended-up getting a new O2 sensor (and there was only 400 miles on mine at the time) __________________ '11 IOM 2SS/RS LS3/6M HURST - Roto-Fab CAI-Kook's LTs-CORSA-Black Bear tuned Proud Litho owner #190 - Homecoming Litho #120 '15 SILVERADO Z71 1500 LTZ Crew Cab - 6.2 "Midnight Edition" -Airaid intake-CORSA

09-25-2011, 10:35 AM	#18
macc24 Drives: IOM w/racing stripes black matte Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DC Posts: 140	Most PITA for me was removing the green zip ties through the O2 sensor clips. O2 sensors came right out with the O2 removal tool. We used an pneumatic wrench to get the bolts off - broke a couple but the SOLO's came with new ones. Took about 2-3 hours...those zip ties........hope it all goes well. __________________ IOM Black Racing Stripes Current Mods: CAI Intake, Solo Catback Exhaust (thanks to my awesome wife! 10 year anniversary), Solo Hi Flow Cats. Future Mods: Ported Throttle body, Tune (by a player to be named later) Miniature Arc Reactor.

09-25-2011, 12:06 PM	#21
B Mccue Drives: 2011 1ss ls3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 163 View My Garage	The bottom sensors on both sides broke loose without issue. Looks like the hard part is going to be unplugging the damn things. I'm missing the bolts that came with the solos' so I'm SOL today. Just noticed the studs are screwed into the stock cats, so i've got to contact the guy I got them from to see if he has them. Sucks hard. __________________ RX catchcan, Vmax tb, Sullivan Racing billet pedals, Magnaflow 4" bullets. Solo High Flow Cats, Dyno tuned by ARD Houston, 390 RWHP 394 RWTQ,

09-25-2011, 12:20 PM	#25
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	The O2 sensor plugs have a green plastic tab that runs through a hole on the connector, basically locking the connector in place. They are VERY hard to get out. I ended up just breaking mine and doing it that way. The sensors still stay plugged in no problems. When I did my high flow cat install I used an O2 socket. They came right out no problems. __________________

09-25-2011, 07:44 PM	#27
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Yes there is a gasket between the cats and the manifolds. No, do not go for a drive. Driving with open headers can melt the wiring underneath the car. __________________

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