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Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:42 pm

Thanks in advance for all the help, guys, I've already learned so much just by keeping my eyes open. After searching around, I couldn't find a topic that went over stock muffler replacement. I don't know if that is because it is so easy or so complicated! There seems to be no problem getting the parts - about 100 all told for german replacements if I tackle it myself, and have been quoted 200 from my local bug guy to do the whole shebang. Any tips or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Ben
1968 Stock 1500

Tue Jul 22, 2003 7:09 am

Hey Ben,

I managed to replace the muffler on my 64 in an afternoon.
I was lucky, no stuck or stripped nuts. The only tough part was aligning
two of the nuts on the driverside pre-heater pipes. Just took a
bit of elbow grease. The muffler was a leistritz and it seemed to fit fine.
I kept the old heat exchangers as they were in good shape.

RT

Tue Jul 22, 2003 8:13 am

Ben, a good tip is too "split" the nuts on the head studs with a sharp chisel, this will take the pressure off the threads and you are much less likely to break a stud off in the head. ( if you do it is a bummer, trust me!)

Tue Jul 22, 2003 3:24 pm

Great, so do-able if I am careful. I guess I need the muffler itself, installation kid, two tailpipes and their kits. Am I missing anything? Thanks for the wisdom!

Ben
1968 Stock 1500

Tue Jul 22, 2003 4:00 pm

When you're done with your 'installation kid', can I borrow him? :)
May the Exhaust Nut Gods be with you. Hope you don't snap any studs off. Good luck!

Tue Jul 22, 2003 4:16 pm

Damn - that installation kid seems to have wandered off again. Guess I'll have to do it by myself after all ;-) I think I'll order those parts and have a go at it!

Ben
1968 Stock 1500

Tue Jul 22, 2003 4:31 pm

While you're waiting on your parts, it would be a good idea to soak those studs/nuts with some PB Blaster, just to appease the Gods. Give it some time to work into the threads, anyway.