Large amounts of heat, plus gas and rapidly increasing size of tw@tting implements saw the cat studs firmly still inside the collars, so out came the drill and eventually the cat was mobilized
The next predictably seized thread was the lambda probe, not helped by the fact that I didn't have the right size spanner
Never fear - the trusty dremmel despatched with the cat, and several cutting wheels later I had a free probe
Somehow I don't think that I'll be using my cat again
The metal gaskets between the collars and cat were fortunately in great condition, so could easily be reused
I haven't addressed the problem of the broken exhaust stud in the head, but I have received my pair of low mileage heads, so that can wait for another day.
I also popped a shorter paralever strut in, made possible by the absence of cat.
Not taken her for a spin yet, as time ran out, and our barbeque guests arrived - must remember to do minor things like torque up the rear wheel nuts, and fit the rear brake calliper before taking her for a spin
Thanks for the advice guys, should be a happy conclusion to last weekends woes
Cheers, Rich
