This isn't house related, but, car related. After living with a failing muffler for a couple of years, I finally decided to replace it. I drive a 1998 Ford Explorer. Its showing its age, but, its still a good vehicle. It was a much longer project than I thought. The muffler has two inlets, one has a flange and the other a common u bolt clamp. The single oulet was welded. After a combination of citting with the grinder and a hacksaw, removal was complete. Then I found out I needed to get a tailpipe expander. A word of advice, its much easier to use an impact wrench. I don't have one, so, I had to use a ratchet.
I had already hung the new muffler on the back hangers (pain in the behind), so, I had to expand the inlet on the muffler under the car. (Bigger pain in the behind) It was very difficult to get the inlet slid on enough to make the flanged connection seat. By the time I got done, my arms were shot. I found out when I started it up, the flanged connection still wasn't seated fully. Out came the bigger hammer (sledge) as I needed mass to get it seated.
Wow. Its much quieter now. It took way longer than it should have and my body is feeling it.
I had already hung the new muffler on the back hangers (pain in the behind), so, I had to expand the inlet on the muffler under the car. (Bigger pain in the behind) It was very difficult to get the inlet slid on enough to make the flanged connection seat. By the time I got done, my arms were shot. I found out when I started it up, the flanged connection still wasn't seated fully. Out came the bigger hammer (sledge) as I needed mass to get it seated.
Wow. Its much quieter now. It took way longer than it should have and my body is feeling it.
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