Question about muffler systems

[jayderichards]

hi all,

I took my car to the exhaust place the other day to get my exhaust manifold welded and the guy found a hole in my muffler. I have a full sports system (so l've been told) and l have this pissy little hole in the muffler and wanted to know what can l do to get rid of this hole without replacing the entire system. I've been quoted $120 for a new muffler, but l don't know how much about mufflers and don't want to get ripped off or lose the sound of my car.

Any suggestions?

Thank you!

 

[redvr]

the cheap way is to go to kmart/ repco and get an exhaust bandage there are a few different types you can get.
all you do is put it on run the car at adle for about 20 mins o seal it and your done!

 

[vsv8berlinawag]

$120 sounds a tad hi but it depends on what they are fitting. I had to get mine replaced a few months back and they charged $100 for a straight thru glass pack 2 1/2" sports muffler.

 

[jayderichards]

is the muffler 'bandaid' legal or will it affect getting your car's rego?

Yes l thought the price was a little exessive considering that there is a hole the size of a 10/20 cent piece in the muffler.

I think he was trying to charge me for a stock muffler. I'll contact him and post what he says.

Thank you again!

 

[redvr]

totaly legal i had a mechanic tell me to get it for rego.

 

[ryand]

weld a bit of sheet metal to it...cheapest fix i reckon

 

[Philthy]

i recently had a hole in my muffler and the exhaust guy wanted $200 to replace it (stock vs exhaust). I drove away with a 2.5in sports exhaust for $300

 

[jayderichards]

l've got a full sports kit already, and as l said before l want to keep it. I love the grunt of my car.

That's what l thought Ryand... It was a little bit strange that he just pointed it out and told me it needed to be replace. I know the guy ain't trying to screw me over, but if something has a cheaper fix than what he wants... then l'll do that for the time being until l can afford to throw $300 on a muffler l want.