It looks like the clamp is good, but the part of the pipe going into the muffler from the catalytic converter, is loose. I can slide the muffler/tailpipe right off.

I'm a novice, so I'm wondering if it is possible to repair this w/o getting a new muffler (lots of special tape to make it snug again)? I'd like to keep this under $50.

Thanks in advance.

Friend with a welder.

thanks.

I apologize if that came off a little rude. But those "special exhaust sealing tapes" will be junk after a month of use. Its really not worth buying them.

Cut a slot into the end of the outer pipe this will allow the clamp to compess the outer pipe onto the inner.. OR weld....

thanks for the additional info. that was really what i was curious about - if the tape was even worth bothering with.

i'll probably bring it to a shop to replace the muffler altogether for $125