Hi all,

For some reason I've always had the impression muffler work was beyond the
average joe. That is, you would need weld to install a muffler. Got to
thinking about it today while my jeep was on the rack and it looks pretty
simple. I just don't know how the pieces are put together.

How are exhaust pipe joints joined at the cat and muffler?

Other than perhaps a tube bender, what other tools/skills are necessary for
installing/fixing exhaust pipes?

Can the parts be had at the local parts store?


Thanks,

Bill

 

"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:2gln4uF46s88U1@uni-berlin.de...



> How are exhaust pipe joints joined at the cat and muffler?

Clamp or weld or both



>
> Other than perhaps a tube bender, what other tools/skills
are necessary for
> installing/fixing exhaust pipes?

Combi Wrenches, socket set , or the like. Extea washers,
especially around hanger holes. Get new hangers, and
possibly a can of rust converter.



>
> Can the parts be had at the local parts store?

Yes, however, it is sometimes rather inexpensive to have the
tailpipe run in a shop, especially given the expense of a
bender that is going to actually work, material, and the
learning curve.

Install your cat and new muffler (do NOT use straight
through muffler) at home if you like, after that, you may be
happier having the rest done at a shop, or you can buy
pre-bent pieces, but that is a lot of joints. I am a plumber
by trade, so it comes as no surprise that I see every joint
as a potential leak/problem. Most often, pipe doesn't leak
in the middle. Same here. You may just pull tape and draw
what you need and have a local shop, if available, bend it
in one piece. Getting between the rear axle and the tub may
be a challenge.



>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
>
>

Good Luck


--
Jim Tygart
Las Vegas, Nevada


o_o_o_o
/| ,[_____],
|ŻŻŻL --O|||||||O-
()_)Ż()_) ŻŻŻ )_)

 

"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:2gln4uF46s88U1@uni-berlin.de...



> How are exhaust pipe joints joined at the cat and muffler?

Clamp or weld or both



>
> Other than perhaps a tube bender, what other tools/skills
are necessary for
> installing/fixing exhaust pipes?

Combi Wrenches, socket set , or the like. Extea washers,
especially around hanger holes. Get new hangers, and
possibly a can of rust converter.



>
> Can the parts be had at the local parts store?

Yes, however, it is sometimes rather inexpensive to have the
tailpipe run in a shop, especially given the expense of a
bender that is going to actually work, material, and the
learning curve.

Install your cat and new muffler (do NOT use straight
through muffler) at home if you like, after that, you may be
happier having the rest done at a shop, or you can buy
pre-bent pieces, but that is a lot of joints. I am a plumber
by trade, so it comes as no surprise that I see every joint
as a potential leak/problem. Most often, pipe doesn't leak
in the middle. Same here. You may just pull tape and draw
what you need and have a local shop, if available, bend it
in one piece. Getting between the rear axle and the tub may
be a challenge.



>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
>
>

Good Luck


--
Jim Tygart
Las Vegas, Nevada


o_o_o_o
/| ,[_____],
|ŻŻŻL --O|||||||O-
()_)Ż()_) ŻŻŻ )_)

 

"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:2gln4uF46s88U1@uni-berlin.de...



> How are exhaust pipe joints joined at the cat and muffler?

Clamp or weld or both



>
> Other than perhaps a tube bender, what other tools/skills
are necessary for
> installing/fixing exhaust pipes?

Combi Wrenches, socket set , or the like. Extea washers,
especially around hanger holes. Get new hangers, and
possibly a can of rust converter.



>
> Can the parts be had at the local parts store?

Yes, however, it is sometimes rather inexpensive to have the
tailpipe run in a shop, especially given the expense of a
bender that is going to actually work, material, and the
learning curve.

Install your cat and new muffler (do NOT use straight
through muffler) at home if you like, after that, you may be
happier having the rest done at a shop, or you can buy
pre-bent pieces, but that is a lot of joints. I am a plumber
by trade, so it comes as no surprise that I see every joint
as a potential leak/problem. Most often, pipe doesn't leak
in the middle. Same here. You may just pull tape and draw
what you need and have a local shop, if available, bend it
in one piece. Getting between the rear axle and the tub may
be a challenge.



>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
>
>

Good Luck


--
Jim Tygart
Las Vegas, Nevada


o_o_o_o
/| ,[_____],
|ŻŻŻL --O|||||||O-
()_)Ż()_) ŻŻŻ )_)

 

"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:2gln4uF46s88U1@uni-berlin.de...



> How are exhaust pipe joints joined at the cat and muffler?

Clamp or weld or both



>
> Other than perhaps a tube bender, what other tools/skills
are necessary for
> installing/fixing exhaust pipes?

Combi Wrenches, socket set , or the like. Extea washers,
especially around hanger holes. Get new hangers, and
possibly a can of rust converter.



>
> Can the parts be had at the local parts store?

Yes, however, it is sometimes rather inexpensive to have the
tailpipe run in a shop, especially given the expense of a
bender that is going to actually work, material, and the
learning curve.

Install your cat and new muffler (do NOT use straight
through muffler) at home if you like, after that, you may be
happier having the rest done at a shop, or you can buy
pre-bent pieces, but that is a lot of joints. I am a plumber
by trade, so it comes as no surprise that I see every joint
as a potential leak/problem. Most often, pipe doesn't leak
in the middle. Same here. You may just pull tape and draw
what you need and have a local shop, if available, bend it
in one piece. Getting between the rear axle and the tub may
be a challenge.



>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
>
>

Good Luck


--
Jim Tygart
Las Vegas, Nevada


o_o_o_o
/| ,[_____],
|ŻŻŻL --O|||||||O-
()_)Ż()_) ŻŻŻ )_)