Removing Exhaust Header, number 2 is stuck

[DaveP]

Any tips or tricks for removing the exhaust header to replace the gaskets? 1, 3, and 4 are coming out, but no. 2 has not budged.

The header bolts are out of course, but I only removed two other bolts at the passenger foot pegs to release the whole exhaust system as one unit. A bit of corrosion at the other pipe joints, so thought it would be best to try and not take those apart too.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[tatu]

Oil and wiggle, that head is clean!

 

[cowboyup3371]

Agreed, wiggle all of the pipes back and forth

 

[rwnielsen]

They'll come out, you quit too soon

 

[DaveP]

You guys were right, but it took some prying and banging to get it out. Once no. 2 came loose, the whole exhaust just dropped off.

Now, any tips for getting the old gaskets out?

Thanks,
Dave

 

[tatu]

Lever them out with an old screwdriver and be careful not to scratch or gouge the aluminium of the head, they come out easy enough.

 

[cowboyup3371]

A pick will do too

 

[DaveP]

They are out:

I did stop off at the hardware store today to get a pick set. Took the only thing they had, but ended up breaking the tips off two of the picks and then gave up on them. At least the broken tips were retrievable.

Cylinder no. 3 had some difficulty coming out as you can see.

 

[rwnielsen]

The secret to success is not knowing when to quit