Re: 02 maxima muffler replacement - muffler_fix_01.jpg (0/1)

On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:23:42 -0800 (PST), "bhaiX@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:

>Hi,
>
>Over the weekend my muffler started making rattling noise. After
>further investigation the muffler became separated with the exhaust
>pipe at the connecting joint. It got rusted and came loose. Looks like
>all other hooks and everything else is in place.
>

This is a common problem with Maximas, my 03 exhaust did the same
thing a week ago at 62k miles. A design fault.

Asked about it in this newsgroup and at maxima.org.

Three solutions:
1) Replace muffler $300 and up. I was quoted $424

2) Reweld muffler pipe to flange where it has separated. I could not
find anyone who would do the welding

3) Cut the flanges off both the muffler pipe and the pipe it joins to,
then put on a sleeve and two clamps. Image of fix attached. Cost me
$130 at Midas. Others at maxima.org had the same repair done for $75 -
$100

Al Moodie.