Rebuilding a parts bike WRR and running into an issue with fitting the stock muffler back onto the header. I cannot seem to get the bolt to reach the opposite side of the clamp. Bolt number 9 in this diagram. I recall it taking an excessive amount of time even with an extra pair of hands on the wife's WRX. Even went to the dealership and ordered a new bolt thinking the one I had was too short, but just ended up with 2 of the same.
I have to be doing something wrong, so please guide me with your experience in what seems like it should be an otherwise simple task.