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Old 06-23-2009, 09:04 PM
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Default Fix a muffler baffel?

I have a question. I have all my probs fixed on my engine. However, One more prob just popped up. The passenger side muffler was making a rattling noise. I was not rubbing aginst anything, so we decided it was in the muffler its self. The muffler has been replaced about 10 years ago. There is no rust on the outside of the muffers. However, Is there a way I can open the muffler to see what baffel is shaking...

Please let me konw what you guys think.

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Old 06-23-2009, 09:07 PM
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It would probably be easier to just buy new mufflers.
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Old 06-23-2009, 09:31 PM
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not anyway i could think of without some welding skill. ya best bet is just to buy new ones. cherry bombs are cheap if you want old style glass pack sound (bout $25 each) or get some nice flowmaster super 44's for around $80 each
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Old 06-23-2009, 09:37 PM
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Even with a couple years of welding experience I wouldn't even bother. You would have to open it up, and have a perfect seal. Just seems like more of a hassle.
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Old 06-23-2009, 10:02 PM
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Just replace 'em, they are cheap enough.
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Old 06-23-2009, 10:21 PM
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Yeah replace it the time it takes its cheaper to replace it.
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Old 06-23-2009, 10:38 PM
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Sounds Good. Thanks for the info
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Old 06-23-2009, 10:41 PM
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Some jurisdictions do not permit such repairs to mufflers anyway.
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Old 06-23-2009, 11:43 PM
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If you have an I6, I recommend glasspacks. Sounds freakin awesome.
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