The connecting pipe between front and rear muffler broke on my 96 Golf and both mufflers appear to be at the end of their life. The replacement looks simple if I can separate the front muffler from the long pipe that leads to the cat. The joint that I need to take apart has a flat clamp that is directly under a rib or stiffener that seems to be bolted to the floor boards. Is it OK to remove this stiffener so that I can get a better shot at the clamp? I'd hate to see the car start to sag if I take it off. Anyone have a recommendation for the tightening torque when I put it back on? RC
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19 years ago