I used a hammer and chizel (sp?). Took me about 1 hour of constant banging
and pulling on it to get it off. After i got it off, it took me about 10
mins to install my Gibson single. What i ended up doing was using the
chizel to cut the muffler back past the flared part, i had to do it on 3
sides, then i bent them back. With enough determination, it'll come off.
At first i thought about saving my muffler but after 15 mins, i desided to
just screw it and cut it. I tried a powered hack saw, but that didnt do
anything either. What ever you do, try and not damage (too much, it will
get dinged up) the pipe going into the muffler. I wish i had some pics of
it, but my digi cam is broke. Good luck tho...
Glen
""Stephen Cecil"" <scecil@npc.net> wrote in message
news:3B0138FD.8332ACA2@npc.net...
> Last night, I started to install a Gibson Dual Sport exhaust. In the
process of
> trying to remove the stock muffler, I have reached an impasse.
>
> The muffler will "wiggle" back and forth and will rotate somewhat (I bent
back
> the edges by the cutout for the tab on the pipe from the cat). I have
used a
> propane torch to heat it and broke a screwdriver (I know, the right tool
for the
> right job) trying to pry the muffler off.
>
> It seems that the crimp from the stock clamp has slightly flared (compared
to
> the crimp) the edge of the pipe going into the muffler. Any suggestions
on how
> to get the @#$&*! thing off?
>
> Steve
> 00 CC Sport+ 4.7L Auto 3.55 LSD
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