Date: 17 Aug 2003 19:29:31 -0600
From: andrewunix <agreenbunopsamnet>
Subject: Re: Cracked resonator on 96 900S



Sun, 17 Aug 2003 19:11:22 GMT, bdnopsamo.net suggested:
: 
: "'nuther Bob" <nooneyetnopsamhere.net> wrote in message
:>
:> If the center muffler is cracked after 66K miles, I'd say that it
:> lived its life. Mufflers wear based on type of driving and a lot
:> of other variables. 66K is not bad.
:>
:> Let me know which issue it is and I'll give you advice in either
:> direction.
:>
:> Bob
: 
: Yes, it is the center muffler that is cracked along the weld, which
: indicates to me poor workmanship since the muffler is not at all rusty.
: Still looks like new. I probably could have brazed the crack were I able to
: lift the car. Tried to plug the crack with epoxy but it only lasted for
: about a month. Any ideas?

Some folks weld pieces of scrap metal over holes in exhaust components. 
Looks ugly, but how often are you down there?

Really, it's probably best to just replace it. The middle muffler is 
even less expensive to replace than the rear muffler.

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