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

Thanks Al for your input. I took it to couple of other places to see
if they can weld it, but concensus is to change the muffler.

 I took it to the dealer too, he is quoting me $550 + tax - what a
surprise!!!

Looks like the main price difference is using OEM Vs. after market
muffler. I called couple of Nissan dealers and Im getting quotes
around $399-$450 for an OEM muffler. Based on other postings her looks
like the durability is good for an OEM muffler as its made of
Stainless steel. Whereas an aft muffler is made of Aluminized Steel
which I an get one at my local Autozone for $130 or Napa has one for
$157.

Can anyone provide some real life experiences with aft muffler. And
any particular once to stay away or are best fit.

thank you very much for all your help,
-B

On Feb 20, 9:24=A0am, Al Moodie <nos...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:23:42 -0800 (PST), "bh...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
" <b...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> 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.