On Feb 20, 1:28=A0pm, "bh...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
" <b...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 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.
>
> =A0I 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:
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> > On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:23:42 -0800 (PST), "bh...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
" <b...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > wrote:
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> > >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.- Hide quoted text -
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Most aft mkt mufflers should come with a life time warrantee. If not,
don't buy it. If you use a reputable shop, you should be fine with the
aftermarket job. (I just did my 03 this week). Good Luck DW
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