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8/26/2010
21:07:11

Subject: Dang rust welded muffler
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I got the brackets off, but the muffler itself is so rust-welded to the pipes that it won't budge. I tried twisting it, penetrating solvent, a propane torch, a hammer, and it has not budged. I feel like I'm at least 2/3rds of the way done with the job, so dang if I'm going to take it to a shop at this point. Any tips?



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8/30/2010
11:25:38

RE: Dang rust welded muffler
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Use an air chisel. You are throwing the old muffler away, so cut the ends of the muffler with an inexpensive air chisel. They can be found at Lowe's in with the other air tools.



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8/30/2010
16:45:40

RE: Dang rust welded muffler
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When you install your new muffler, put some anti-seize compound on the pipes where they go into the muffler. You'll never have that problem again.



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9/01/2010
15:36:01

RE: Dang rust welded muffler
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and dont use any clamps, you want those pipes to slide right off the
next time u replace the pipes, in about 7-10 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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9/01/2010
23:22:26

RE: Dang rust welded muffler
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torch it



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9/02/2010
08:17:38

RE: Dang rust welded muffler
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I use a Dremel tool with a heavy-duty cutoff wheel. Runs at 30,000 RPM, slices through like butter.



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