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stuffed muffler problem
I just received another muffler and found that it was "stuffed" with pieces of cardboard, leaves and twigs in both chambers from the dual inlets. I also saw what looked like pieces of a small egg.
I think there was a small animal that lived in there once upon a time. I couldn't tell if there was a carcass in the muffler. The PO apparently had it in "storage" and decided to sell it. It is in otherwise pretty good exterior condition. Question: how do I safely clean it all out? I was planning to run the muffler and burn it all out but I am concerned a fire issue and/or the contents being sucked into the the headers (is the latter an issue?). Any ideas besides cutting the muffler open would be appreciated.
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06-18-2007, 09:20 PM
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Vacuum, tape a small diameter hose to the end of a vacuum and suck it all out...or shake vigorously
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06-18-2007, 09:23 PM
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You can also try to blow it out if you have a shop vac w/ that feature...
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06-18-2007, 09:42 PM
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Duh...
Now why didn't I think of that? I guess I'm overthinking the problem. I'll try both methods. Thanks.
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06-18-2007, 10:32 PM
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Re: stuffed muffler problem
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That's Hilarious. You have a whole ecosystem living in your muffler! btw, do you have SSI's (headers). If so, do you have a 'favorite' smog test facility here in the SoBay? thanks
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just run it at idle for a bit to warm it up then rev it a bit it will blow out..
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