Separating SSv1 slip fits.

[SandeepM3]

Anyone have any tricks to seperating the slip fits that connect the SSv1 headers to the ss section 1?

[robgill]

Feel like I'm an expert at this after taking them on and off a million times over the years 😂.. Couple tips:

• Fully remove the allen bolts and wedge the split joint open with a screwdriver
• Hit the joint with some heat and penetrating oil
• Break them loose by rotating them up and down first
• Once rotating, pull them out while rotating to get them off
• When you re-install use some anti-seeze

[SandeepM3]

Ok great I will give that a try. Thank you! Also helps to know this struggle is normal and is doable.

[Tbonem3]

Just some penetrate and wiggle/rotate back and forth works.

Applying some anti-seize to the header pipe ends will help with removal next time too. I put anti-seize on the bolts too as they're not iconel or really high quality.

[jbfrancis3]

A shot of WD-40 will work equally as well

[Obioban]

A shot of WD-40 will work equally as well

No, it doesn’t. The function of WD-40 is to displace water. He doesn’t need to do that.

[mrgizmo04]

Last few comments reminded me of a friend who a long time ago used wd40 to "lube" his chain on his time trial bike. Nono.

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[SandeepM3]

Thanks Guys, got it off!

[*]Fully remove the allen bolts and wedge the split joint open with a screwdriver

This sparked an idea to flip the bolt to the threaded side and put a thin peice of metal in between. So when I tighten the bolt it now spreads the clamp.