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1994 Plymouth Acclaim Base 4dr Sedan

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November 18, 2010, 11:59 am

 
 

Question: Muffler Change

Hi, I have a 1991 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5 4 cylinder and I had a muffler put on about 3 years ago it still looks good but it is staring to make a noise and after looking at it I see NO holes but the seam on it seems to be wideing along the length of the muffler. My question is, can I just put muffler epoxy on it to seal it. or should I just get another muffler and if a new one can I just unhook the Clamp and slide the muffler off the pipe and replace it? Thanks


November 22, 2010, 9:03 pm

Ron W
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Change the muffler. The epoxy won't last. You may need to heat up the muffle if it's a clamp on type. It may be reusted together. Muffler shops only chagre around $20 or so to install a muffler, so you might be better to let them do it.


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