putting new pipes on whats the easiest way to get the flange off the stock pipes want to reuse them on the new pipes and easiest way to get them on ????????????????

 

They recommend snap-ring pliers but good luck with that. Mine had no provisions for a snap-ring pliers.

I used two vise-grips clamped near the opening of the retaining clip and carefully pulled them straight out. Getting them off the old pipes was easier...on the new a little tougher. Probably trying too hard to not scratch the new headers.

 

I tryed that had a triple bypass 5 months ago lost alot of muscle having a hard time aint going to pay no 300 bucks to pull a circlip off I will get it tomorrow just thought there was an easier way THANKS

 

Pair of pliers , grab one end and twist off. To put it on, hold the clip flat on top and use your pliers to twist it down past the stop. Then just gently tap the rest of the ring down onto the seat. I put masking tape around the pipe first to keep it from getting scratched from the flange ...

 

After doing it my way...I'd definitely try it your way next time!