Is it easy to replace a muffler? Is it just a couple of bolts and a gasket?No welding?

Answer 1

if its the first time the car is getting a new muffler then "NO" but if it has an aftermarket(Midas/Merlin's) type muffler on it then it is just bolted on. A factory muffler is welded on from the inlet back to the catalytic converter and is sold as one piece so it would have to cut off from there. The tail pipe from the outlet is bolted on. Your best bet is to cut the c-clamps off with bolt cutter and install your new muffler with new
c-clamps.Most newer exhaust system's are hung from the body with large rubber rings and rubber block that keep noise and vibrations down. These need to be taken off with care because they can be used again.Some mufflers are held on by very large type hose clamp and are almost rusted into the muffler and have to be replaced with the muffler.If you have the room and can get the car off the ground high enough then you can handle it. If none of this is possible then get it to a quickie muffler place and let them do it.

Answer 2

Is it easy to replace a muffler? Answer NO.
Just a couple of bolts and a gasket? WRONG
No welding? It possible to get by with out welding if you have enough muffler clamps.

I have a hoist, power saw, welding machine and buy every thing at a good discount, being in the used car business. I can still take my business to the muffler shop and get it done, for less money than I can just buy the parts. Not counting labor or tools.

Answer 3

If your muffler is a direct bolt on, then yes, it should be a easy job provided you know what you're doing and you've prepared for the task.

If in an unfortunately situation you muffler falls/cracks off "oh-so conveniently" at the area where it isn't bolted on to, then you're looking at welding not only the muffler but a new section of pipe to compensate for the gap which the muffler fell off from.

If your muffler can't be bolted on, then the only option is to weld or clamp. I would never recommend clamping as it isn't 100% effective in my opinion.

It also depends how your exhaust system was designed, some mufflers are direct bolt ons while some requires cutting and welding. In most cases, it isn't easy to replace a muffler and definately a lot tougher to install one which requires welding. Most of the time, a lot of mufflers, especially aftermarket ones requires welding... unless you buy a complete exhaust kit which is pre-welded for you.

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Is it easy to replace a muffler? Is it just a couple of bolts and a gasket?No welding?

Answer 5

You can avoid dealing with rusted pipe connections by replacing all the exhaust components from the catalytic converter backward including the tailpipe. The old parts come off easily when they're rusted through at the pipe connections and the new parts assemble easily and bolt up to the catalytic converter flanges. You should install a new tail pipe anyways when you install a new muffler.

Answer 6

tools required for muffler replacement:
Hack saw, 2 muffler clamps, screw driver, hydraulic jack.
Jack up car, cut pipe at both ends of old muffler, slide clamps on pipes, slip fit new muffler onto pipes at both ends, (There should be an arrow on the muffler itself showing the directional flow, the arrow should point towards the rear of the car)tighten clamps. let down jack.

Answer 7

Typicall yes, and only some have gaskets. Depends upon the year make and model. Most just slip fit. Few minutes would do the job. Less time than it took you to post this question.

Answer 8

GEORGE O AND LANCE ARE RIGHT IF THAT MUFFLER IS RUSTED IT WILL TAKE A LOT OF PHYSICAL POWER TO GET IT OUT AND ALOT OF SWEARING LOLYOU WILL NEED THE TOOLS THEY RECOMMEND IT IS NOT AN EASY JOB IF YOU CAN AFFORD TAKE IT TO A SHOP

Answer 9

Yes, if you buy OEM parts. If you purchase aftermarket part, you might want to make sure to ask "Is this a fit all?" If so..welding might be required...