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So the other day I was driving and my car got really loud. I recognized the noise because the same thing happened to my last car. I got home and checked my muffler (the problem from my last car) and saw that there was a break in the muffler. It breaks off right after the catalytic converter (thank god not the catalytic converter). I took some pics that I will post. I had my friends dad check it out, he's not really a mechanic but he knows some guys. He said that it will cost about $250. That is $130 more than the fix on my last car. He told me my tailpipe is fine, so Im not sure why $250. Is that what it's gonna cost? If not, then how much should it be?

These 2 pics were taken from the passenger door side.. So the catalytic converter is on the right.
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These pics were taken from driver door (catalytic on the left)
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This was for the V6 "muffler pipe" which is still pricey. I'd have to look to see what's there as to what parts could be saved now. If some aftermarket creation instead of OE style it could need the whole deal from cat back - can't tell with a car this old what's been done already.

Get some PB on the bolts you'll need to undo. Nuts may be welded on one side and glowing red hot heat might be needed to get them out. If the bolts cooperate these types can be done in no time. Not certain but the threads may be hardware available and 8mmX1.25 or 1.5 - for threads,

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96 Blazer 4.3 with water dripping from the back of muffler during warm up. Is this a serious problem or do i just need to replace the muffler?

Condensation in the exhaust system is normal.

I have a 2001 Chevy, Metro and the muffler is falling apart. Do I have to replace everything( tubing and all) or can I just replace the muffler?

If you are replacing the with factory parts it comes with the resonator parts and muffler and tail pipe as an assembly, the muffler itself aftermarket can be serviced by cutting off ahead of the muffler but the hard part is to be ble to access over the top of the rear suspension. You can remove the two bolts at the flange in front of the resonator and lower the entire section down off of the rubber hangers and move forward of the suspension enough to access the front of the muffler pipe section, cut off and using a coupler join the exsisting pipe to the new aftermarket muffler and tail pipe.

also this is a bettr picture

I have a 2002 Expedition 4x4 with 5.4 Triton.

Exhaust pipe outside diameter from cat back appears to be 2.5".

I want to buy a Flowmaster 70 series big block and install. Plan on using sawzall to cut the pipe right in front of the muffler and put new one on. Any problems using clamps as opposed to welding?

Not sure what offset to get on the muffler?

There isn't much distance from the stock muffler outlet to the exhaust tip. I plan on purchasing a new exhaust tip, will that clamp directly to the outlet of the new muffler without any problem?


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Thanks Hammer...I'll take that advice!

As I was driving home I went over a pothole and the muffler just fell off the bottom of my 1989 Mazda 929. I looked in the rear view mirror, saw it sitting in the street, and stopped to put it in my trunk and drive (noisily) away. So I still have the muffler and I'm wondering if it would be easy for a car novice like me to re-attach it, or if I'll need to go to a mechanic. The muffler itself doesn't look damaged, dented or anything. Thanks for any advice!

I would just go to a muffler shop and have them reattach it... Theres a reason the muffler came off initially and if you need anything related to your exhaust then a muffler shop would be more than able to repair it...