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mksk
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2014-Mar-11 7:22 pm
[Help] - Does this mean I have to replace muffler?Hi: These are images of my broken muffler pipe at the connection. Does this mean I need to replace muffler or can this be welded? I have a 2007 honda civic ex sedan with automatic transmission (1.8L engine). Thanks. |
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shdesignsPowered By Infinite Improbabilty Drive Premium Member join:2000-12-01 Stone Mountain, GA (Software) pfSense ARRIS SB6121
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The muffler is fine. Looks like the downpipe has broken off.
It could be welded but would be difficult to do as the break is in the flare. A shop might be able to cut off the flare and weld a new one on. Probably be cheaper to replace the pipe. |
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+1 to replacing the front exhaust pipe.
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So the downpipe can be bought separately and be connected to this joint and the muffler? |
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jrs8084 Premium Member join:2002-03-02 Statesville, NC |
jrs8084
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2014-Mar-11 9:07 pm
The new front exhaust pipe will have the flange connected. My 2 cents: go to a reputable local exhaust place (not a chain). They will fix you up with the correct pipes: repairing/cutting/welding when they can, or replacing when it is more practical. I actually have found this cheaper than going to buy the parts yourself-especially when you get into all that universal fitting crap. And you don't have to worry about frozen bolts |
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mksk
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2014-Mar-11 9:10 pm
The reason I am asking about whether it can be replaced or not is because in the picture, source: » www.hondapartsnow.com/Pa ··· 01483723it is not listed as a separate component. It is connected to component 11 which is the muffler. |
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That looks like the fuel tank in the first picture. Where on the car is this? Is it at the front as some have guessed, or at the back?
Can you post a photo showing another view of the part that has the flange broken off? |
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mksk
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2014-Mar-11 10:13 pm
This is actually towards the rear of the car. If you look at the picture from hondapartsnow in my previous post, it is the pipe from component 11, the muffler connecting to the joint going towards the front of the car.
It's dark outside right now. I'll be able to post more pictures tomorrow.
Thanks to all who have replied so far. I sincerely appreciate it. |
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it's actually the rear exhaust pipe connected to the muffler (the end coming out the rear bumber). |
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shdesignsPowered By Infinite Improbabilty Drive Premium Member join:2000-12-01 Stone Mountain, GA |
shdesigns
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2014-Mar-11 10:56 pm
Ok, then it will probably be cheapest to replace the muffler as it is a short pipe. |
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I'd agree. The pictures did not make it clear at all where your issue was, unfortunately. So yes, you are correct to replace the muffler.
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mksk
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2014-Mar-12 11:25 am
Apologize for the bad pics. I'll be careful in the future. Thanks again for the help and pointers. |
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Needs new muffler bearings.. On a more serious note it does look like the forward part is stainless steel and the part that broke off (the pipe going to the rear most muffler) does not look like stainless.. Wonder if the rear section was be replaced before with a lower quality part.. I'd agree replace part #11 in the drawing... On the Toyota Camry I had years ago, the original rear most part (same as your part that broke) that came on the car purchased new was not of stainless steel construction and did not last that long (maybe 50K miles). When I replaced it, I had a choice of another plain steel construction muffler or a more expensive stainless steel muffler/pipe section. I went for the stainless and was good when I gave the car away with over 300,000 miles on it.. |
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BonezXBasement Dweller Premium Member join:2004-04-13 Canada |
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2014-Mar-12 11:52 pm
it's incredibly unlikely any of that exhaust is stainless, it's just not terribly corroded yet, had a resonator that looked almost brand new, but everything around it was rust dust. but yea, your going to need to need to get a replacement part. amusingly enough, someone else had the same issue and point of failure. » www.8thcivic.com/forums/ ··· sue.html |
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pmohr Premium Member join:2002-09-22 Maryville, TN |
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2014-Mar-13 7:28 am
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mksk
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2014-Mar-13 3:44 pm
Thanks dandeman, bonezx, and pmohr.
Appreciate the link to the Honda forum: that picture looks exactly like my muffler.
@Pmohr: thanks for the youtube video. really appreciated.
On another note, when replacing the muffler will I have to get new gasket and spring screws as well or will the existing ones be fine? These are parts 3, 6, 8, and 9 in the picture I posted a few posts back.
Thanks. |
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BonezXBasement Dweller Premium Member join:2004-04-13 Canada |
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2014-Mar-13 6:45 pm
gasket i would say likely, the spring screws you should be able to use over again, as long as you don't destroy them taking them out. |
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Here is a repair kit.
All you need is a welder. |
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said by mksk:On another note, when replacing the muffler will I have to get new gasket and spring screws as well or will the existing ones be fine? These are parts 3, 6, 8, and 9 in the picture I posted a few posts back. ... Get new ones! Those threads will be deteriorated on the bolts, and life is just so much easier with new parts to assemble it. |
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