Connect New Muffler with Tailpipe (pics)
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Connect New Muffler with Tailpipe (pics)
Hi all,
2001 XJ, 4wd, 4.0, 202K miles.
I'm replacing muffler which is rusted through a few spots and the top seam is loose.
I ordered a new one from RockAuto (Walker quiet flow ss (see pic)).
On front, it looks like all I have to do is unbolt the flange connection between cat and muffler.
On rear, it looks like I need to cut tailpipe as close to muffler as possible (will use angle grinder).
3 questions:
1. Can I just bolt flange connection back up or is there some sort of seal/gasket I need to replace?
2. Does the new muffler output pipe slip over the tailpipe? If so, I have exhaust clamps to tighten up.
3. If I use exhaust clamp on output of muffler, do I need to worry about a good seal...is there any goop/sealant I have to apply or just crank down on clamp?
2001 XJ, 4wd, 4.0, 202K miles.
I'm replacing muffler which is rusted through a few spots and the top seam is loose.
I ordered a new one from RockAuto (Walker quiet flow ss (see pic)).
On front, it looks like all I have to do is unbolt the flange connection between cat and muffler.
On rear, it looks like I need to cut tailpipe as close to muffler as possible (will use angle grinder).
3 questions:
1. Can I just bolt flange connection back up or is there some sort of seal/gasket I need to replace?
2. Does the new muffler output pipe slip over the tailpipe? If so, I have exhaust clamps to tighten up.
3. If I use exhaust clamp on output of muffler, do I need to worry about a good seal...is there any goop/sealant I have to apply or just crank down on clamp?
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Don't know about flange connection. My '96 didn't have one.
Maybe there's a donut gasket in there.
But the outlet should slide over t-pipe.
Maybe there's a donut gasket in there.
But the outlet should slide over t-pipe.
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The band clamp in the pic I post is a lap joint band clamp.....it's for 2 different sizes of pipe. U can see 1/2 of the clamp is slightly larger/smaller than the other 1/2. The tail pipe slips inside the muff nipple.
A butt joint band clamp is for clamping 2 pieces of the same size pipe together.
Better pic.
A butt joint band clamp is for clamping 2 pieces of the same size pipe together.
Better pic.
Last edited by djb383; 04-05-2014 at 10:13 PM.
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