DIY Replacement without ramps possible?

[Rob_Quads]

I've got a second hand exhaust to fit onto my Z as its started to blow on the weld on the back box. I'm going to be replacing the back box & middle section. I have the gaskets all ready to roll.

 

Is it feasible to attempt to replace the exhaust myself? I will be attempting it in a workshop and have access to jacks and axle stands. Also have a cordless impact wrench.

 

Was looking to jack up the back and then putting it up on axle stands. Will be soaking the nuts in WD40 the prior 1/2 days to fitting. My exhaust is 5 years old so just a bit worries the nuts won' come off or will snap off on the Y-Section.

 

I enjoy getting my hands dirty and have holiday to use up to do it so its purely a is it possible sort of question or do I try and find a local place to try and fit it (not found a decent back street place yet - few I have asked won't fit second hand stuff)

 

Cheers

[martinmac]

Shouldnt be a problem, they can take a bit of force to get them off though.

[Ian]

Will be fine, Have fitted both of my exhausts on axle stands

 

Ny nuts were hard to get off when it was 3yrs old but a bit of force got them off

[marzman]

 

My nuts were hard to get off when it was 3yrs old but a bit of force got them off

 

 

Yep - have a bash yourself. Not done the ed but i've done a couple of my old cars no problem.

[Ian]

[lomoto]

I'd take to an exhaust fit place for what it will cost , When a system has been on a few years it can be a B******D to remove

[dcash5]

Just do it yourself, everything on my car I have done (apart from bodywork) and the satisfaction is immense

[rtbiscuit]

should be easy, i never pay for work i can do myself. gargae would charge you £50 to fit it, just think what you could spend that money on.