My 1997 has a hole in the muffler. This morning I was warming the Jeep and it was dripping water from the hole in the muff, as well as the tailpipe.
Two questions:
I searched and read a lot of threads on here about muffler reccomendations. However, most are about an upgrade in sound. I don't really care about an upgrade in sound. In fact, I would be very happy with a "stock" sound. Any recommendations for this?
Also, with 135k on the clock in a 1997 vintage --- does anyone recommend changing the cat, just because it is old and I am working on the exhaust anyway?
OK -- a THIRD question ---
I have searched the threads, a lot of people talk about sawing or using a blow torch to get the old muff off. I really enjoy turning a wrench, but I am a little afraid of fire (at least underneath a car) and I don't have a sawzall (recommended in another thread). Do I need to buy a sawzall for this job, or do you think a rubber mallet will do it without doing damage to other parts of the jeep?
Thanks --- this forum has saved me a few bucks by making it possible for me to work on my own vehicles. Now that I have a few coins in my pocket, I have learned that I kinda like working on my own cars. Take care.
Two questions:
I searched and read a lot of threads on here about muffler reccomendations. However, most are about an upgrade in sound. I don't really care about an upgrade in sound. In fact, I would be very happy with a "stock" sound. Any recommendations for this?
Also, with 135k on the clock in a 1997 vintage --- does anyone recommend changing the cat, just because it is old and I am working on the exhaust anyway?
OK -- a THIRD question ---
I have searched the threads, a lot of people talk about sawing or using a blow torch to get the old muff off. I really enjoy turning a wrench, but I am a little afraid of fire (at least underneath a car) and I don't have a sawzall (recommended in another thread). Do I need to buy a sawzall for this job, or do you think a rubber mallet will do it without doing damage to other parts of the jeep?
Thanks --- this forum has saved me a few bucks by making it possible for me to work on my own vehicles. Now that I have a few coins in my pocket, I have learned that I kinda like working on my own cars. Take care.