Your Muffler ! FIX IT !!

Tom Smith · 2008-07-19T05:54:18+00:00

I have a 97 Taurus GL with a 3.0 (U) engine.It is a 4 dr sedan.It has a single exhaust system. My muffler rustedout, and needs to be replaced. The rest of the exhaust system looks in really good condition.All I wanted to do was replace the muffler.My problem is that the muffler is welded to the pipe, and that pipe runs all the way up to theconverter, which is towards the front of the car.I went to Napa, and was told that I needed to replaceeverything up to the converter. It was to be about $348.00 in parts. I wonder if there is some other way,Like hack sawing the muffler off, and using some kindof adapter-spacer to be able to clamp on a regular muffler again.I just hate muffler shops because I went to Midas or Car-x orsomething like that, and some high school age guy (learning how on my car) F***D up the job real bad.I had to fight hard to get it made right. I don't want that again.I just want to replace the rotten muffler.Please help me to understand what to do.Thanks Tom

Jul 19, 2008 21 Replies

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clare at snyder dot ontario do 17 years ago

Goog wat to get lead poisoning too if Bubba catches you with your feet sticking out under his truck- (or crushed nuts if I catch you under mine!!!

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