How to remove muffler?

[DWBOX2000]

How does one gain access to the 13mm nuts. So am I correct that if I just get the nuts off (and all the other clamps) I can push the exhaust tips towards the ground and the muffler will pull from the studs and drop? What should I expect when trying to put back on? Any surprises?
Thanks

[itsnotanova]

Use lots of penetrating lube on the nuts and clamps that hold the U shaped pipe. Those pipes can be a ******************** to get off sometimes. I slightly tap on them with a hammer to get them free. Don't hit them too hard or you could crack them. I think the biggest surprise is how heavy the muffler is. The thing is a 33lbs boat anchor!!!

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

Use lots of penetrating lube on the nuts and clamps that hold the U shaped pipe. Those pipes can be a ******************** to get off sometimes. I slightly tap on them with a hammer to get them free. Don't hit them too hard or you could crack them. I think the biggest surprise is how heavy the muffler is. The thing is a 33lbs boat anchor!!!

Those clamps were the ones that gave me the most trouble as well.

And the PSE is a 59 pound (but sweet sounding) boat anchor The TopSpeed/Manzo/Beluga are 19 pounds I think. A big weight savings.

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

Those pipes can be a ******************** to get off sometimes.

Woody can you PM me the website you reference above about removing the pipes? It got removed somehow... :dance:

[911monty]

I must be missing something. Why would you want to remove those 4 bolts on the top of the muffler to the hanger? When I did mine I removed the two bolts from the hanger to the bracket on the back of the trans. Since the bolts are captured on the hanger you don't even need to back them up. The muffler hangs on the bolts until you're in position to handle the muffler. Remove last and install first, easy. I didn't even have to remove the cover over the shift linkage.


For clarity I'm talking about the bolts that attach thru the 2 holes on the top of this bracket.

[Jgkram]

Although I have not removed my muffler, has anyone made "swiss cheese" out of the large bracket to reduce a little weight? I assume it is made out of aluminum and doesn't weigh much to begin with. And, compared to the 33 pound muffler it's like shoot peas at a gorilla but every little bit helps, right?