Wide body exhuast removal
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12-05-2007, 14:13
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Wide body exhuast removal
I know we are talking about different coaches, but my 86 PT with 8v92
is currently running with no muffler, and I will be adding one. It is loud enough to be a nuisance. Scott Forman 86 PT38 that my neighbors hate listening to Memphis --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Rob Robinson" > > I'm sure he'll elaborate on his removal. It would be very interesting if you > put in a temporary straight piece of pipe to see what it would sound like > without a muffler. I hope you do as this could be a major cost and possibly > labour saving DIY > > On 05/12/2007, ronmarabito2002 > > > > Thanks Rob. Frankly, I was thinking of the same thing, but my first > > problem is getting the darn thing out of the hole. Randy has > > responded and said that he and a friend pulled it out, but he hasn't > > said how yet. > > > > R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40 > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > "Rob Robinson" > > > > > > > > Ron the only guy that I know who has replaced this muffler is Randy. > > If I > > > have to do mine we're going to put in a straight pipe with no muffler > > > first to see how loud it is. With a turbo there is a chance that it > > won't be > > > too loud. I did this with a 94 Chev Turbo Diesel PU and it was > > throaty but > > > not obnoxious. We'll see I guess. > > > > > > On 05/12/2007, ronmarabito2002 > > > > > > > > Hi all: > > > > > > > > Anyone done their own removal and reinstall of exhaust stack in the > > > > chase of a WB coach? I have a 92WB40. > > > > > > > > I have removed the top tip and the top bracket holding the top of > > > > the muffler to the chase. There is another similar bracket at the > > > > bottom of the muffler, which is about 16" up from the bottom of the > > > > chase. Anyone have any idea how to remove these bolts. Also, how > > > > about loosening the clamp on the pipe. I could use a long extension on > > > > the bottom, but what happens when the top nuts start turning. It is > > > > at least 4 feet down from the top of the chase. > > > > > > > > All the elbows are rusted together where they join other pipes. > > > > BB put the wrong kind of tip on top and the rain has gotten in and > > > > rusted everything. The muffler itself looks pretty good. > > > > > > > > I'd love to have a conversation with the *#!*) that designed this > > > > install. > > > > > > > > Any suggestions? > > > > > > > > R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, tX 92WB40 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson > > > 94 WLWB > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson > 94 WLWB > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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Wide body exhuast removal - ronmarabito2002 - 12-05-2007, 12:20
Wide body exhuast removal - Rob Robinson - 12-05-2007, 12:59
Wide body exhuast removal - ronmarabito2002 - 12-05-2007, 13:32
Wide body exhuast removal - Rob Robinson - 12-05-2007, 13:43
Wide body exhuast removal - ronmarabito2002 - 12-05-2007, 14:13
Wide body exhuast removal - Scott Forman - 12-05-2007 14:13
Wide body exhuast removal - Pete Masterson - 12-05-2007, 14:28
Wide body exhuast removal - Jon - 12-05-2007, 14:31
Wide body exhuast removal - Steve Pfiffner - 12-05-2007, 14:36
Wide body exhuast removal - ronmarabito2002 - 12-05-2007, 17:29
Wide body exhuast removal - ronmarabito2002 - 12-05-2007, 17:36
Wide body exhuast removal - Rob Robinson - 12-05-2007, 17:44
Wide body exhuast removal - erniecarpet@... - 12-05-2007, 19:50
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