Exhaust System

[igormus]

Hi folks

I ve got a question -- whether the muffle (p/n 17420) can be recon or stricktly subject to be changed on new one?

regards

[anchorman]

I wouldn't even attempt it Igor. I think buying a new one is cost effective. Why do you ask?

[igormus]

i ve been surprised -- during 75k service disclosed rust origination even after have it painted. what is the life time of 17420 ?

any experience ? regards

[anchorman]

Hi Igor

They all suffer from surface rust but it doesn't seem to cause any problems. I wouldn't bother about it, they seem to last ages. I don't think I've heard of anyone changing the exhaust on a 4.3 (excluding the CAT).

[firemac]

Hi Igor

They all suffer from surface rust but it doesn't seem to cause any problems. I wouldn't bother about it, they seem to last ages. I don't think I've heard of anyone changing the exhaust on a 4.3 (excluding the CAT).

For what it's worth, although ours are both 4.2's, the 5-door is now over 10 years old but the exhaust is sound - apart from the heat shield that rusted away and was removed by Mr. T at the last service.

[igormus]

if it will serve 10 years then i will say thanks to him