Dave---Muffler shops have slip joints to connect the pipes. These seal pretty
well, but can be troublesome to disconnect after time. A better way is to have
the shop weld on flanges to the open ends. These flanges are then bolted
together, which can be more easily separated when the time comes.
Dick
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From: Dave
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 9:21 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] exhaust
o;?through the holidays we removed, had refurbished, and replaced the drive
shaft.
since the exhaust was welded except for the joint at the header, we cut it.
not sure that was the best solution, but we have a temporary patch on the
pipes now. at some point I think a more permanent solution is called for.
my question b has anyone ever pulled the exhaust out, at least up to the x
member, or are the bends too much? Ibm trying to figure out if I can just
get it welded back together and slide it back in, or if I need to have it in
more than one piece.
my option is to buy the two sets of pipes (itbs a 72 and has dual exhaust),
have the muffler place fabricate a new piece, or weld it back together, maybe
using a short piece of slightly larger pipe to join them.
the muffler is kind of expensive so Ibd like to keep it, although Ibve
thought about having a different one put on or maybe a pair. I like the
sound, and really donbt want it louder.
thoughts/recommendations?
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