Pre-muffler exaust joint...loose and leaking

[Stallion]

Okay, let me try to explain this as well as possible. I took off my mufflers today to hear what she sounded like without them (I'm thinking on just putting straight pipes out the back).

And when I put them back on, even with the clamps really tight, it was still sliding and, when I started her up, I could hear the exaust coming out that spot.

The part I'm talking about is right before the muffler body. It's not the 90* joint, but the one right after that, before the muffler. Know what I mean?

Anyways, the clamp is as tight as I can get it, and it's still sliding around and leaking exaust. What can I do? I suspect that it wasn't doing this before I took it off, because it might have been sealed by rust, and when I took it off, that seal as gone now.

But what can I do to get this totally 100% sealed again? Did I explain what I mean about where this is?

Thanks!

TR

 

[bossvette]

try a tailpipe expander to get the exhaust pipe and mating surface round again, it a shame you live in NJ or I would say its Hooker Side Pipe time:L

 

[Stallion]

I don't think I understand. What is a tailpipe expander?

 

[bossvette]

it fits inside the tailpipe and "expands" it to its origional shape

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=37353

Got to go to work now good luck
Craig sr

 

[Stallion]

Okay, this seems like a good idea. Anybody else ever done this? Are there any other things that I can do maybe?

Thanks!

TR