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Title: Trouble disassembling/separating PT 89 Race pipe
Post by: All250R on May 31, 2022, 11:26:19 AM

Guys,
I think years ago I put some RTV in the joint that separates the header from the main body. I'm trying to get the pipe off the bike, but I cannot get the two sides separated. Any tips? I'm short of taking a sawzall to it...
Jason

Title: Re: Trouble disassembling/separating PT 89 Race pipe
Post by: croat1 on May 31, 2022, 12:21:24 PM

Hi Jason, try some heat and a strap wrench.

Joe

Title: Re: Trouble disassembling/separating PT 89 Race pipe
Post by: The norm on May 31, 2022, 02:09:03 PM

Kroil penetrating oil/solvent works great on RTV. It also helps with rusted/crusted metal on metal connections. Spray some on and let it sit for a while then go after it with the strap wrench like Joe suggested. Heat will also work to break down the RTV.
Loren

Title: Re: Trouble disassembling/separating PT 89 Race pipe
Post by: broken1 on May 31, 2022, 08:52:48 PM

Whatever you do, please don't take a sawzall to it. You'll eventually get it off but you should also be proud of the fact you had that sucker sealed up good. Mine usually leak

Title: Re: Trouble disassembling/separating PT 89 Race pipe
Post by: All250R on June 02, 2022, 02:57:46 PM

The strap wrench did it before I had to apply any heat. Thanks Joe. I applied some pb blaster, though not sure how far I got it into the joint.

Let me know if anyone is interested in trading for a not-rusted trx9 pipe.