1986 500 SL. Trying to uncouple cat and muffler.What is the best way to uncouple the various exhaust joints that have the bolts/couple flanges/seal rings. I have the bolts and flanges loose, but is it going to take heat to get them uncoupled? I have never dealt with the seal ring before. I think I could pull and twist on joints forever and the would never come uncopled.

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Application of heat is needed for separation.

Heat to yellow, twist and wiggle the pipe joint, repeat as needed..





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