replacing a muffler on 1994 Dodge Caravan - Page 2

 


replace everything from the conveter on back, its all rusted together
etc.

the larger hassle is getting the vehicle high enough and the
suspension free enough to get the new main pipe in.

its easy with a sawzall to cut the old pipe into pieces. but hard to
snake the new pipe in place

 

Ohioguy wrote:

I'd certainly go that route myself, except that I'd get a decent stainless
steel muffler to maximise the time when you need to do it again if you
are likely to still have that car at the time a cheapy will need replacing.


Yeah, its a pain doing major work without something to run around and get parts
with etc.

 

   I drove to a local place that used to only sell auto parts wholesale
to retailers.  Got a decent muffler, mount and clamps for a grand total
of $55, including tax.  The place is only 2 miles from here, and I've
put the receipt in the box.

   If we have trouble getting the old muffler off or anything like that,
I'll just take this back for a refund.  Muffler Brothers down the street
quoted me $118 with tax if "all we need to do is the muffler".  I'll
take that with a grain of salt, and figure they would have added on
another $20, so I'll say $138.  However, I just got a coupon for $15 off
$100 at Muffler Brothers, so I'll just say the job should cost me $123
or less if I need to go that route.

 


Your third option would be to drive it off a cliff.

Make sure your computer is also in the van when you do.